
Dialysis concentrate jug
The acid concentrate is the main product necessary to perform a dialysis treatment. It circulates at blood counter-flow through a semi-porous filter.
The standard dilution of acid concentrate (for a 10 litres can) is 1 + 34, ie:
After dilution the concentration is 1.0 litre of acid concentrate + 1.225 litre of sodium bicarbonate at 8.4% + 32.775 litres of sweetened water.
The components K, Ca, Mg, etc… can be specifically prescribed by the doctor.