Ultrapure Dialysis Water: Is it really pure? (original) (raw)

The paper examines the true purity of ultrapure dialysis water, assessing current methodologies used for its purification and potential contaminants. It critically analyzes a study by Grupper et al., which found no short-term benefits of using ultrapure filters compared to a double reverse osmosis (RO) system in hemodialysis patients. The author emphasizes the complexity of ensuring ultrapure fluid, highlighting factors affecting water quality and the possible inadequacy of current monitoring techniques for bacterial contamination.