Let’s find out what an electrolysis machine is?

Electrolytes play a very important role in the human body because they are required by cells to maintain metabolism and body functions.

1. What are Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals found in blood, tissues, urine, and other body fluids. We also get electrolytes from foods, drinks, and supplements in our daily diet. Electrolytes are so named because they produce an electrical charge when dissolved in body fluids.

Electrolytes play an important role in:

• Fluid balance in the body
• Heart rate control
• Strengthen bones and teeth
• Supports nerve and muscle function
• Blood pressure stable

2. When is electrolyte testing needed?

The Electrolyte Meter is a fully automated system designed to quickly and efficiently measure the electrolytes sodium, potassium, calcium in serum, plasma and whole blood.

Electrolyte testing will include tests that help determine the concentration of the most important electrolyte ions such as Potassium, Chlorine, Sodium, etc. It is especially indicated when the patient has clinical manifestations such as nausea, weakness, edema, arrhythmia, etc. Through this test, the doctor will know the patient’s current health status, and at the same time help monitor diseases such as heart failure, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, find out the cause of the disease and develop the most reasonable and effective treatment regimen.

Electrolyte imbalance occurs when the concentration of electrolytes in the body changes abnormally. This can be caused by eating or drinking too much or too little electrolytes, which alters the concentration of these substances. Testing and determining the electrolyte ion content helps to find a treatment plan for cases of electrolyte disorders.

3. Machine operating principle

The Electrolyte Meter is a fully automated system designed to quickly and efficiently measure the electrolytes sodium, potassium, calcium in serum, plasma and whole blood. Sodium is the major cation of extracellular fluid, playing a fundamental role in maintaining water distribution and osmotic pressure in body tissues. Potassium is the major cation of intracellular fluid, which functions to maintain the response to stimulation of neuromuscular cells, including respiratory function and myocardial function. Calcium ions play an important role in many biological functions of the body, especially blood clotting.

AC9803 Electrolysis Machine (Photo: Tri Duc)

AC9203 Electrolysis Machine (Photo: Tri Duc)

Quantifying the concentration of electrolytes ensures high accuracy and is very fast. Hundreds of specimens can be tested in a short period of time. Each time a test is performed, the machine automatically displays all 3 parameters: (Na+, K+, CL-.)

 4. Electrolyte Test

An electrolyte test, also called an ionogram, measures the levels of electrolytes in your body. Certain conditions, such as dehydration, heart disease, and kidney disease, can cause your electrolyte levels to become too high or too low. This is called an electrolyte imbalance, and it can lead to a variety of acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) illnesses.

Electrolyte test (Photo: collected)

An electrolyte test  checks the levels of several minerals in the blood, including:

• Sodium: Controls fluid levels in the body, supports nerve and muscle function.
• Potassium: Supports heart, nerve and muscle function, as well as metabolism.
• Calcium: Supports the musculoskeletal system (bones and muscles), nervous system and circulatory system.
• Chlorine: Helps maintain blood pressure and fluid levels in the body.
• Magnesium: Supports nerve and muscle function, and promotes bone and teeth development.
• Phosphate: Develops strong teeth and bones, supports nerve and muscle function.
• Bicarbonate: Maintains a healthy balance of acid and alkaline compounds in the blood (acid-base balance).

5. Benefits of electrolyte testing

• Helps doctors know exactly what signs of disease are present in the blood, the amount of nutrients and waste in the blood, as well as the function of other organs (liver, kidneys) in the body.
• Electrolyte tests help doctors diagnose, monitor and treat diseases: electrolyte disorders in kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, seizures, dehydration, hypocalcemia

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