Comparison of amino acid loss during hemodialysis between amino acid plus dextrose infusion and sequential dextrose and amino acid infusion: a randomized, crossover trial

The mean plasma amino acid concentration change was -3,211.45 (-6,485.29, 1,487.38) mcg/L and -3,630.36 (-5,253.38, -2,104.91) mcg/L in a sequential and continuous regimen, respectively. The constant infusion had much more total amino acid in dialysate by 2,587.33 (81.18, 5,093.48) mcg/L. Sequential infusions had hypotension of 20% and higher capillary glucose levels at the second hour of dialysis.