Hemodialysis Water Analysis
Hemodialysis Waters: European Pharmacopoeia and Safe Treatment
Dialysis plays a vital role in the treatment of kidney failure and hemodialysis is the most common form of this treatment. While hemodialysis cleanses the patient's blood through a machine, the quality of the water used in this process is extremely important. The standards of the European Pharmacopoeia define the established requirements for hemodialysis water in terms of quality and safety. In this article, we will examine the importance of hemodialysis waters, the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia and the advantages of these standards.
The Importance of Hemodialysis Waters
In the hemodialysis process, the patient's blood is transferred to a dialysis machine, where it undergoes a special filtration process. This process aims to remove waste materials and excess fluid from the patient's blood. However, the quality of the water used during this process is also critical. The water used must be free from any contamination and kept completely free from chemicals that can harm the body.
European Pharmacopoeia and Hemodialysis Waters
The aim of the European Pharmacopoeia is to ensure the quality and safety of medicines, active ingredients and excipients in Europe. The standards set for hemodialysis waters cover the degree of purity, microorganism content and physical-chemical properties of the water. The European Pharmacopoeia specifies the following main requirements for hemodialysis waters:
Health and Safety Standards: Hemodialysis waters must be free from all pathogens that may harm human health. Therefore, microbiological analysis of the water should be carried out regularly.
- Microbial Contamination
- Bacterial Endotoxin LAL
Physical and Chemical Parameters: Physical and chemical parameters determined for hemodialysis water include pH level, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and heavy metal content. These values must be within certain limits.
- Acidity - Alkalinity
- Oxidizability
- Total Chlorine
- Chloride
- Fluoride
- Nitrate
- Sulfate
- Aluminum
- Ammonium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Mercury
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Heavy Metals (Lead)
Microorganism Control: There is a risk of bacterial contamination in hemodialysis water. Therefore, the water should be subjected to regular microbiological testing and appropriate sterilization methods should be applied.
Use of Ultrapure Water: The European Pharmacopoeia recommends that water used for hemodialysis should be ultrapure. This means that the water is free of all impurities. Ultrapure water provides effective cleaning during dialysis without causing any harm to the patient's health.
Preparation of Hemodialysis Water
Hemodialysis water is usually prepared through water purification systems. These systems go through a series of stages to increase the purity of the water:
- Distillation: Water is purified from impurities through the process of distillation. This method improves quality by reducing the mineral content and chemical components of the water.
- Deionization: Using ion exchange methods, the ionic components in water are removed. This process reduces the electrical conductivity of the water.
- Reverse Osmosis: This method removes dissolved solids and other contaminants from the water, resulting in high purity water.
Management and Monitoring of Hemodialysis Waters
Hemodialysis water should be regularly monitored and managed throughout the course of treatment. The following practices should be observed to ensure the continuity of water quality:
- Regular Testing: Hemodialysis water should be subjected to microbiological and physical-chemical tests and the results should be recorded regularly.
- Sterilization Procedures: Effective methods (e.g., UV radiation, chemical disinfectants) should be used to ensure sterilization of hemodialysis waters.
- Equipment Maintenance: Water treatment systems should be regularly maintained and the performance of the system monitored. This helps to maintain water quality.
Why Nanolab?
The purity of water used during hemodialysis procedures directly affects patient health. Nanolab always offers you the most reliable and fastest solution with its experience and strong infrastructure in hemodialysis water analysis. In full compliance with the European Pharmacopoeia, we perform microbiological and chemical analysis of hemodialysis water according to the highest quality standards. Thanks to ISO 17025 accreditation, your test results are internationally recognized and you can be sure that all parameters necessary for safe treatment are accurately determined. With our wide range of instruments and expert technical team, we ensure that hemodialysis water analysis is performed with precision and we achieve fast and efficient results. Thanks to our regulatory expertise, we fulfill the European Pharmacopoeia and other legal requirements in the most accurate way. Nanolab is the address where quality, safety and speed combine in hemodialysis water analysis!
