What is the preferred timing for removal of a peritoneal dialysis catheter in a patient who has transitioned to hemodialysis?
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Nephrology · UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
I think that depends on the reason for the transfer to HD. If it is absolutely certain that the patient will not return to PD- for example, despite maximal prescription PD unequivocally cannot deliver sufficient solute clearance or provide sufficient UF- then the catheter may be removed immediately....