Why do kidney dialysis patients have to take special precautions?
In the dialysis process, water comes in contact with the blood across a permeable membrane. Chloramines in that water would be toxic, just as chlorine is toxic, and must be removed from water used in kidney dialysis machines. There are two ways to do that – either by adding ascorbic acid or using granular activated carbon treatment. Medical centers that perform dialysis are responsible for purifying the water that enters the dialysis machines. Do medical centers, hospitals, and clinics that perform kidney dialysis know about chloramines? Yes. All medical facilities should know about the effects of chloramines. 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. Are other areas o
