1981 Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 616-619
High Sodium Dialysate Technique is important in order to increase mass transfer from peripheral tissues into plasma. A high sodium dialysate technique maintaining sodium balance has been developed. It has been called CELL-WASH DIALYSIS (CWD). For the first period of 45-60min, a 180-200 mEq/L sodium dialysate concentration is used and the sodium concentration is then lowered to a concentration of 130-140mEq/L. These two levels of sodium concentration are used alternately. Clinical results of the treatment with CWD are: (1) loss of basal body weight, (2) disappearance of general fatigue, (3) elimination of hypotension during dialysis, (4) increase of appetite, (5) increase of microcirculation, and (6) acceleration of protein synthesis.
