Renal Replacement Therapy - Tovbin

Question 1

Types of dialysis

Answer 1

1. Hemodialysis
   - Intensive
   - Conventional
   - HDF
2. Peritoneal dialysis
   CCPD (Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis)
   CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis 4xday)
   Ultrafiltration
   Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD, for debilitated patients or active, during the night)

Question 2

Disadvantages of Peritoneal Dialysis

Answer 2

Hypoalbuminemia and malnutrition

Exacerbation of DM

Exacerbation of respiratory disturbances

Efficiency less in “BIG”patients,low residual function

Less efficient for emergency situational fluid and K removal

Peritonitis, sclerosing peritonitis

Burnout