Are there instances where you may transiently transition a perioperative ESKD on PD inpatient from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis if they are likely to receive a large volume of fluid?

Topics: ESRD • Nephrology • Invited Professor Series • End stage kidney disease • Peritoneal dialysis

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Most peritoneal dialysis patients should be able to continue with PD while in the hospital. For patients with acute volume overload, hypertonic dextrose solutions can be used. However, there may be special circumstances where patients on peritoneal dialysis will need a temporary transition to hemodi...

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