How does the dialyzer clean my blood?
The dialyzer, or filter, has two parts—one part for your blood and the other part for a washing fluid called dialysate. Athin membrane separates these two sides. Blood cells, protein and other important things remain in your blood because they NationalKidney Foundation
are too big to pass through the membrane. Smaller waste products such as urea, cre¬atinine and extra fluid pass through the membrane and are removed. Changes in the dialysate or cleansing fluid can be made for your special needs