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Jensen JSK, Jørgensen IH, Buus NH, Jensen JD, Peters CD. Hemodynamic effects of low versus high dialysate bicarbonate concentration in hemodialysis patients. Hemodial Int 2024; 28:290-303. [PMID: 38803230 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.13162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Hemodialysis treatment using standard dialysate bicarbonate concentrations cause transient metabolic alkalosis possibly associated with hemodynamic instability. The aim of this study was to perform a detailed comparison of high and low dialysate bicarbonate in terms of blood pressure, intradialytic hemodynamic parameters, orthostatic blood pressure, and electrolytes. METHODS Fifteen hemodialysis patients were examined in a single-blind, randomized, controlled, crossover study. Participants underwent a 4-h hemodialysis session with dialysate bicarbonate concentration of 30 or 38 mmol/L with 1 week between interventions. Blood pressure was monitored throughout hemodialysis, while cardiac output, total peripheral resistance, stroke volume, and central blood volume were assessed with ultrasound dilution technique (Transonic). Orthostatic blood pressure was measured pre- and post-hemodialysis. FINDINGS With similar ultrafiltration (UF) volume (2.6 L), systolic blood pressure (SBP) tended to decrease more during high dialysate bicarbonate compared to low dialysate bicarbonate; the mean (95% confidence interval) between treatment differences in SBP were: 8 (-4; 20) mmHg (end of hemodialysis) and 7 (0; 15) mmHg (post-hemodialysis). Stroke volume decreased whereas total peripheral resistance increased significantly more during high dialysate bicarbonate compared to low dialysate bicarbonate with mean between treatment differences: Stroke volume: 12 (1; 23) mL; Total peripheral resistance: -2.9 (-5.3; -0.5) mmHg/(L/min). Cardiac output tended to decrease more with high dialysate bicarbonate compared to low dialysate bicarbonate with mean between treatment difference 0.7 (0.0; 1.4) L/min. High dialysate bicarbonate caused alkalosis, hypocalcemia, and lower plasma potassium, whereas patients remained normocalcemic with normal pH during low dialysate bicarbonate. Orthostatic blood pressure response after dialysis did not differ significantly. DISCUSSION The use of high dialysate bicarbonate compared to low dialysate bicarbonate was associated with hypocalcemia, alkalosis, and a more pronounced hypokalemia. During hemodialysis with UF, a better preservation of blood pressure, stroke volume, and cardiac output may be achieved with low dialysate bicarbonate compared to high dialysate bicarbonate.
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- Jonas Schandorph Kaalund Jensen
- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Renal Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Molnar AO, Killin L, Bota S, McArthur E, Dixon SN, Garg AX, Harris C, Thompson S, Tennankore K, Blake PG, Bohm C, MacRae J, Silver SA. Association Between the Dialysate Bicarbonate and the Pre-dialysis Serum Bicarbonate Concentration in Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2024; 11:20543581241256774. [PMID: 38827142 PMCID: PMC11141227 DOI: 10.1177/20543581241256774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background It is unclear whether the use of higher dialysate bicarbonate concentrations is associated with clinically relevant changes in the pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration. Objective The objective is to examine the association between the dialysate bicarbonate prescription and the pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration. Design This is a retrospective cohort study. Setting The study was performed using linked administrative health care databases in Ontario, Canada. Patients Prevalent adults receiving maintenance in-center hemodialysis as of April 1, 2020 (n = 5414) were included. Measurements Patients were grouped into the following dialysate bicarbonate categories at the dialysis center-level: individualized (adjustment based on pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration) or standardized (>90% of patients received the same dialysate bicarbonate concentration). The standardized category was stratified by concentration: 35, 36 to 37, and ≥38 mmol/L. The primary outcome was the mean outpatient pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration at the patient level. Methods We examined the association between dialysate bicarbonate category and pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate using an adjusted linear mixed model. Results All dialysate bicarbonate categories had a mean pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration within the normal range. In the individualized category, 91% achieved a pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate ≥22 mmol/L, compared to 87% in the standardized category. Patients in the standardized category tended to have a serum bicarbonate that was 0.25 (95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.93, 0.43) mmol/L lower than patients in the individualized category. Relative to patients in the 35 mmol/L category, patients in the 36 to 37 and ≥38 mmol/L categories tended to have a serum bicarbonate that was 0.70 (95% CI = -0.30, 1.70) mmol/L and 0.87 (95% CI = 0.14, 1.60) mmol/L higher, respectively. There was no effect modification by age, sex, or history of chronic lung disease. Limitations We could not directly confirm that all laboratory measurements were pre-dialysis. Data on prescribed dialysate bicarbonate concentrations for individual dialysis sessions were not available, which may have led to some misclassification, and adherence to a practice of individualization could not be measured. Residual confounding is possible. Conclusions We found no significant difference in the pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration irrespective of whether an individualized or standardized dialysate bicarbonate was used. Dialysate bicarbonate concentrations ≥38 mmol/L (vs 35 mmol/L) may increase the pre-dialysis serum bicarbonate concentration by 0.9 mmol/L.
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- Amber O. Molnar
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University/Hamilton Health Sciences, ON, Canada
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, London, ON, Canada
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Canziani MEF, Strogoff-de-Matos JP, Guedes M, Barra ABL, Canhada S, Carvalho L, Gemente D, Poli-de-Figueiredo CE, Pecoits-Filho R. High volume online hemodiafiltration: a global perspective and the Brazilian experience. J Bras Nefrol 2024; 46:e20230104. [PMID: 38134298 PMCID: PMC11210529 DOI: 10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2023-0104en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Online hemodiafiltration (HDF) is a rapidly growing dialysis modality worldwide. In Brazil, the number of patients with private health insurance undergoing HDF has exceeded the number of patients on peritoneal dialysis. The achievement of a high convection volume was associated with better clinical imprand patient - reported outcomes confirming the benefits of HDF. The HDFit trial provided relevant practical information on the implementation of online HDF in dialysis centers in Brazil. This article aims to disseminate technical information to improve the quality and safety of this new dialysis modality.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Lew SQ, Asci G, Rootjes PA, Ok E, Penne EL, Sam R, Tzamaloukas AH, Ing TS, Raimann JG. The role of intra- and interdialytic sodium balance and restriction in dialysis therapies. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1268319. [PMID: 38111694 PMCID: PMC10726136 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1268319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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The relationship between sodium, blood pressure and extracellular volume could not be more pronounced or complex than in a dialysis patient. We review the patients' sources of sodium exposure in the form of dietary salt intake, medication administration, and the dialysis treatment itself. In addition, the roles dialysis modalities, hemodialysis types, and dialysis fluid sodium concentration have on blood pressure, intradialytic symptoms, and interdialytic weight gain affect patient outcomes are discussed. We review whether sodium restriction (reduced salt intake), alteration in dialysis fluid sodium concentration and the different dialysis types have any impact on blood pressure, intradialytic symptoms, and interdialytic weight gain.
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- Susie Q. Lew
- Department of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Nephrology, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Department of Nephrology, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Research Service, Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, United States
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- Research Division, Renal Research Institute, New York City, NY, United States
- Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, New York City, NY, United States
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Wan J, Lin J, Wang W, Fu L, Zhang W, Liu J, Xiang Y, Chen J, He Y, Chen K. Relationship between Dialysate Bicarbonate Concentration and All-Cause Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients. Kidney Blood Press Res 2023; 48:460-467. [PMID: 37253349 DOI: 10.1159/000531267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The optimal dialysate bicarbonate concentration (DBIC) for hemodialysis (HD) remains controversial. Herein, we analyzed the effect of dialysate bicarbonate levels on mortality in HD patients. METHODS Patients undergoing maintenance HD were recruited from the HD unit of the Daping Hospital. Patients were categorized into quartiles according to their DBIC level (quartile 1: <31.25 mmol/L, n = 77; quartile 2: 31.25-32.31 mmol/L, n = 76; quartile 3: 32.31-33.6 mmol/L; n = 81; quartile 4: ≥33.6 mmol/L, n = 79). Demographic and clinical data were collected. Survival curves were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to estimate the association between DBIC and all-cause mortality. RESULTS We included 313 patients undergoing maintenance HD with a mean DBIC of 32.16 ± 1.59 mmol/L (range, 27.20-34.72 mmol/L). The patients in quartile 4 were more likely to have higher pre- and post-HD serum bicarbonate concentrations than those in other quartiles. The mortality rate was lowest in quartile 2 (10.53%). The survival time was significantly lower in the quartile 4 group than in the other quartiles (p = 0. 008, log-rank test). After full adjustment, the hazard ratio (per 3 mmol/L higher DBIC) for all-cause mortality was 4.29 (95% confidence interval, 2.11-8.47) in all patients, whereas no significant association was observed between DBIC and initial hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that DBIC is positively associated with all-cause mortality. A DBIC concentration of 31-32 mmol/L may benefit patient outcomes. This study provides an evidence-based medical basis for optimal dialysis prescription in the future.
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- Jingfang Wan
- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Wound Trauma Medical Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Wound Trauma Medical Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Moghari L, Taghizadeh M, Soleimani A, Akbari H, Sharifi N. Dietary Acid Load and Predialysis Serum Bicarbonate Levels in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease. J Ren Nutr 2023; 33:172-180. [PMID: 35597317 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Maintaining the predialysis serum bicarbonate at a recommended level is critical in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Therefore, the present study investigated the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and serum predialysis bicarbonate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease. METHODS Adult patients undergoing hemodialysis were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Diet was assessed using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire. DAL was calculated with 2 validated indices: potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net endogenous acid production (NEAP). Values regarding predialysis serum bicarbonate level and serum electrolytes were obtained from the participant's medical records. The multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the association between DAL indices and predialysis serum bicarbonate level. RESULTS The number of hemodialysis patients eligible for this study was 122. The participants' mean age and body mass index was 57.14 ± 3.8 years and 25.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2, respectively. About 65.6% of participants were male. The mean serum levels of predialysis bicarbonate were 21.59 ± 3.1 mEq/L. Also, 47.5% of patients had predialysis serum bicarbonate levels below the recommended value. The mean values of PRAL and NEAP were -2.8 ± 7.48 and 42.7 ± 10.1 mEq/day, respectively. PRAL significantly and inversely predicted predialysis serum bicarbonate level independent of covariates (standardized β = -0.38; P < .001). Also, NEAP was independently and inversely associated with predialysis bicarbonate level (standardized β = -0.40; P < .001). Consuming vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, spinach, and dried fruits as well as low-fat milk, plain yogurt, and cream cheese were positively correlated to predialysis serum bicarbonate level. However, the canned tuna had a negative correlation with the predialysis serum bicarbonate. CONCLUSIONS The study's findings showed that the lower DAL was associated with higher predialysis serum bicarbonate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease. Due to the cross-sectional nature of the present study, prospective cohorts or well-controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm our result.
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- Leila Moghari
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Basic Science Research Institute, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Law S, Davenport A. The effect of changing dialysate bicarbonate concentration on serum bicarbonate, body weight and normalized nitrogen appearance rate. Artif Organs 2022; 47:891-897. [PMID: 36519969 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Most hemodialysis machines deliver a fixed bicarbonate concentration. Higher concentrations may improve acidosis, but risk post-hemodialysis alkalosis, whereas lower concentrations potentially increase acidosis but reduce alkalosis. We reviewed the effects of lowering dialysate bicarbonate. METHODS We reviewed peri-dialysis chemistries in patients switching to a lower bicarbonate dialysate at 4 time points over 19 months. RESULTS We studied 126 patients, mean age 63.7 ± 16.3 years, 57.9% males. Post-hemodialysis alkalosis fell from 1.6 to 0.3% sessions, but pre-hemodialysis acidosis increased from 11.9 to 23.8% sessions (p = 0.005) reducing dialysate bicarbonate from 32 to 28 mmol/L. After 3 months, pre-hemodialysis serum bicarbonate fell (21.1 ± 2.3 to 19.8 ± 2.2 mmol/L), and post-hemodialysis (24.9 ± 2.1 to 22.5 ± 2.0 mmol/L, p < 0.001) with a fall in pre-hemodialysis weight from 74.6 ± 20.7 to 71.7 ± 18.2 kg, normalized protein nitrogen accumulation rate 0.8 ± 0.28 to 0.77 ± 0.2 g/kg/day, p < 0.05, and serum albumin 39.7 ± 4.2 to 37.7 ± 4.9 g/L, p < 0.001. Thereafter, apart from pre- and post-hemodialysis serum bicarbonate, weight and normalized protein nitrogen accumulation stabilized, although albumin remained lower (37.6 ± 4.0 g/L, p < 0.001). On multivariate logistic analysis, serum bicarbonate increased more with lower pre-hemodialysis bicarbonate standardized coefficient β 0.5 (95% confidence interval -0.6 to -0.42), increased normalized protein nitrogen accumulation β 0.2 (0.96 to 2.38), p < 0.001, and session time β 0.09, (0.47 to 5.98), p < 0.022, and less with lower dialysate bicarbonate 0.0-0.23 (-1.54 to -0.74), p < 0.001. CONCLUSION Increases in SE-Bic with hemodialysis, depend on the bicarbonate gradient, session time and nPNA. Lower D-Bic reduces post-hemodialysis alkalosis but increases pre-hemodialysis acidosis and may initially have adverse effects on weight and normalized protein nitrogen accumulation.
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- Steven Law
- UCL Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences University College London London UK
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- UCL Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences University College London London UK
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Introduction Abnormalities in blood bicarbonates (HCO3–) concentration are a common finding in patients with chronic kidney disease, especially at the end-stage renal failure. Initiating of hemodialysis does not completely solve this problem. The recommendations only formulate the target concentration of ≥22 mmol/L before hemodialysis but do not guide how to achieve it. The aim of the study was to assess the acid–base balance in everyday practice, the effect of hemodialysis session and possible correlations with clinical and biochemical parameters in stable hemodialysis patients. Material and methods We enrolled 75 stable hemodialysis patients (mean age 65.5 years, 34 women), from a single Department of Nephrology. We assessed blood pressure, and acid–base balance parameters before and after mid-week hemodialysis session. Results We found significant differences in pH, HCO3– pCO2, lactate before and after HD session in whole group (p < 0.001; p < 0.001; p < 0.001; p = 0.001, respectively). Buffer bicarbonate concentration had only statistically significant effect on the bicarbonate concentration after dialysis (p < 0.001). Both pre-HD acid–base parameters and post-HD pH were independent from buffer bicarbonate content. We observed significant inverse correlations between change in the serum bicarbonates and only two parameters: pH and HCO3– before hemodialysis (p = 0.013; p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions Despite the improvement in hemodialysis techniques, acid–base balance still remains a challenge. The individual selection of bicarbonate in bath, based on previous single tests, does not improve permanently the acid–base balance in the population of hemodialysis patients. New guidelines how to correct acid–base disorders in hemodialysis patients are needed to have less ‘acidotic’ patients before hemodialysis and less ‘alkalotic’ patients after the session.
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- Monika Wieliczko
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Internal Disease, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Internal Disease, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Cuadrado E, Broseta JJ, Rodríguez-Espinosa D, Montagud-Marrahi E, Rodas L, Fontseré N, Arias-Guillén M, Rico N, Maduell F. Tailoring the dialysate bicarbonate eliminates pre-dialysis acidosis and post-dialysis alkalosis. Clin Kidney J 2022; 15:1946-1951. [PMID: 36158145 PMCID: PMC9494532 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfac128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Both metabolic acidosis and alkalosis increase hospitalizations, haemodynamic instability and mortality in haemodialysis patients. Unfortunately, current practices opt for a one-size-fits-all approach, leaving many patients either acidotic before or alkalotic after dialysis sessions. Therefore an individualized adjustment of these patients’ dialysate bicarbonate prescriptions could reduce these acid–base imbalances. Methods This is a prospective single-cohort study of patients on a chronic haemodiafiltration programme. The dialysate bicarbonate prescription was modified according to the pre- and post-dialysis total carbon dioxide (TCO2) values of 19–25 mEq/L and ≤29 mEq/L, respectively, with an adjustment formula calculated with the data obtained from previously published work by our group. In addition, we analysed this adjustment's effect on plasma sodium, potassium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium. Results At baseline, only 67.9% of patients were within the desired pre- and post-dialysis TCO2 target range. As of the first month, every followed patient met the TCO2 target range objective in pre-dialysis measurements and ˃95% met the post-dialysis TCO2 target. At the end of the study, 75% of the patients were on dialysate bicarbonate of 32–34 mEq/L. There were no clinically significant changes in calcium, phosphate, PTH, sodium or potassium levels. Also, we did not notice any increase in intradialytic adverse events. Conclusions We suggest an individualized adjustment of the dialysate bicarbonate concentration according to the pre- and post-dialysis TCO2 values. With it, nearly every patient in our cohort reached the established range, potentially reducing their mortality risk.
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- Elena Cuadrado
- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain
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Ward RA. Basic prerequisites for on-line, high-volume hemodiafiltration. Semin Dial 2022; 35:385-389. [PMID: 35315951 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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High-volume hemodiafiltration involves filtration of >23 L/treatment and its replacement by sterile non-pyrogenic substitution fluid, while maintaining the patient's fluid balance. That volume of substitution fluid precludes the use of prepackaged sterile fluid. Instead, substitution fluid must be prepared on-line using machines that incorporate a series of bacteria- and endotoxin-retentive filters. The sterilizing ultrafilters are validated to deliver sterile, non-pyrogenic fluid to the patient when operated according to the machine manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with international standards and regulatory oversight. A successful hemodiafiltration program also places important responsibilities on the user. Specifically, the user is responsible for ensuring that the dialysis water or dialysis fluid delivered to the sterilizing filters of the hemodiafiltration machine meets the machine manufacturer's specifications and is consistent with the quality used in the sterilization validation process. The user is also responsible for ensuring that the treatment prescription allows a filtration volume >23 L/treatment to be achieved by careful selection of a dialyzer, blood flow rate and treatment time. Questions related to assurance that the substitution fluid will routinely be sterile and non-pyrogenic have limited the uptake of on-line hemodiafiltration as a therapeutic option in some countries, such as the United States.
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Canaud B, Davenport A. Prescription of online hemodiafiltration (ol-HDF). Semin Dial 2022; 35:413-419. [PMID: 35297521 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
HDF prescription should be able to satisfy the delivery of an optimal dialytic convective dose. Several factors are implicated in this endeavor. High blood flow rate is crucial to warranty processing an adequate blood volume and to ensure the highest shear rate per fiber needed to cleanse and prevent membrane fouling. A highly permeable dialyzer is needed with a surface area aligned to blood flow and performance needs. Anticoagulation requires specific adaptation in case of low molecular weight heparin use. By default, HDF prescription modality should ideally start by postdilution mode with a stepwise increment of convective dose by probing patient tolerance and efficacy. Alternative substitution modality should be considered if dialytic convective dose could not be achieved in the usual time frame. Convective dose prescription relies either on a manual mode (pressure control or volume control) or on automated mode (ultrafiltration control) depending on the technical options of the HDF machines. Dialysate flow rate is regulated by the HDF machine but should preferably keep constant dialysis fluid flowing the dialyzer with a Qb:Qd ratio of 1.4. Treatment time should not be reduced with HDF prescription. Treatment time should fit with patient tolerance (hemodynamic, osmotic, and solute shifts) and overall solute removal efficiency. Electrolytic prescription does not require specific adjustments as compared with conventional dialysis, but the patient needs to be monitored regularly and dialysate electrolyte adjusted to lab tests. A stepwise approach for implementing ol-HDF is preferable depending on the initial condition of the patient. Three particular cases may be considered: late-stage chronic kidney disease patient transitioning to renal replacement therapy, stable dialysis patient switching to HDF, and unstable or fragile patient or specific treatment schedule. Optimal dosing of HDF and personalized care to ensure treatment adequacy is the main goal for renal replacement therapy to improve patient outcomes. That should be ensured with HDF treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bernard Canaud
- School of Medicine, Montpellier University, Montpellier, France.,Global Medical Office, FMC Deutschland, Bad Homburg, Germany
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- University College London Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, University College, London, UK
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