Are Artificial Membranes Permeable Or Impermeable? An artificial membrane composed of pure phospholipid or of phospholipid and cholesterol is permeable to gases, such as O2 and CO2, and small, uncharged polar molecules, such as urea and ethanol (Figure 15-1). Such molecules also can cross cellular membranes by passive diffusion unaided by transport proteins. Is dialysis
Why Is A Dialysis Machine Kept At 40 Degrees? This deleterious cycle of events can be prevented by suitably adjusting the dialysate temperature. Lowering the dialysate temperature from 37 degrees C to 34-35.5 degrees C has improved the cardiovascular stability of many hemodialysis patients. How is the temperature of the dialysate controlled? As the dialysate
Why Does Dialysis Fluid Contain Dextrose? Standard peritoneal dialysis fluid contains varying concentrations of glucose, in the form of dextrose, as the osmotic agent. Therefore the dialysate is hyperosmolar in relation to serum, causing fluid efflux (ultrafiltration) to occur. What is dialysate solution made of? Dialysate is a fluid that is made up of water,