How are Peritoneal Dialysis and home hemodialysis similar
A Comparison of Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS | HOME HEMODIALYSIS |
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Mobile dialysis machine | Mobile dialysis machine |
Highly efficient use of dialysate | Highly efficient use of dialysate |
Physiologic perfusion of peritoneal membrane | High blood flow |
115–140 L lactate buffered dialysate per week. | 100–180 L lactate buffered dialysate per week. |
6–7 a doses per week | 5–6 a doses per week |
a Typical frequency prescribed to achieve optimal clearance.