Dialysis and Lab Value Improvement: Understanding BUN, Creatinine, and Potassium

* Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): BUN is a waste product that is produced when protein is broken down. It is normally removed from the body by the kidneys, but dialysis can help to lower BUN levels.

* Creatinine: Creatinine is another waste product that is produced by the muscles. It is also normally removed from the body by the kidneys, but dialysis can help to lower creatinine levels.

* Potassium: Potassium is an electrolyte that is important for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Dialysis can help to correct high potassium levels.

* Sodium: Sodium is another electrolyte that is important for many bodily functions, such as fluid balance and blood pressure. Dialysis can help to correct high sodium levels.

* Bicarbonate: Bicarbonate is a chemical compound that helps to regulate the body's pH level. Dialysis can help to correct low bicarbonate levels.