Raising plasma phosphorus levels by phosphorus-enriched, bicarbonate-containing dialysate in hemodialysis patients

Artif Organs. 1992 Aug;16(4):414-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1992.tb00541.x.

Abstract

In 6 hemodialysis patients, enriching the "base concentrate" of a bicarbonate-containing dialysate-generating system with phosphorus succeeded in raising plasma phosphorus levels.

MeSH terms

  • Hemodialysis Solutions / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Hypophosphatemia / etiology
  • Hypophosphatemia / prevention & control
  • Hypophosphatemia / therapy*
  • Male
  • Phosphorus / administration & dosage
  • Phosphorus / blood*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Hemodialysis Solutions
  • Phosphorus