Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Do medical centers, Hospitals and clinics that perform kidney dialysis know about the change to chloramines?

0
10 Posted

Do medical centers, Hospitals and clinics that perform kidney dialysis know about the change to chloramines?

0
10

Yes. All medical facilities have been notified of the change. All dialysis systems already pretreat their source water: many will have to modify their equipment before January, 1997. If you have any doubt, please ask your physician. What should people with home dialysis machines do to remove chloramines? You should first check with your physician who will probably recommend the appropriate type of water treatment. Often, home dialysis service companies can make the needed modifications, but you should check with your physician to be certain. If chloramines are toxic, wont they harm people and pets? Chloramines are harmful when they go directly into the bloodstream, as happens in kidney dialysis. Fish also take chloramines directly into their bloodstreams. Thats why chloramines must be removed from water that goes into kidney dialysis machines or is used in fish tanks and ponds. If chloramines shouldnt mix with blood, is it safe to drink water containing them? Yes. Everyone can drink wa

0

Yes. All medical facilities have been notified of the change. If you have any doubt, please ask your physician.

Related Questions

What is your question?

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.

Experts123