| Theme | Biocompatibility on Materials for Dialysis Equipments and Devices | |
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| Title | Management of dialysis circuits using electrolyzed water | |
| Publish Date | 2004/05 | |
| Author | Masanori Sato | Department of Clinical Engineering, Eijinkai Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Sodium hypochlorite and acetic acid solutions have been used for the cleaning and sterilization of dialysate circuits. These disinfectants can not remove organic substances, which adhere to the internal surfaces of the dialysate lines. Electrolyzed water attracted attention as aneco-friendly disinfectant for medical treatment. We used electrolyzed water (both in acidic solutions and alkaline solutions) for cleaning and disinfection of dialysate circuits. Reverse osmosis and electrolyzed water together can help produce dialysis solutions with high water quality. This is extremely important in maintaining optimal dialysis dose. On one hand, cleaning and disinfection of dialysate lines with electrolyzed water showed good clinical effects. However the clinical use of electrolyzed water has caused damage to dialysis instruments. From our clinical experience, we will report on points of maintenance for dialysis equipment related to the clinical use of the electrolyzed water. |
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