Modality of Fluid and Solute Removal
- Hemofiltration
- Haemodialysis
- Hemodiafiltration
Continuous vs. Intermittent Modality
- Intermittent:
- Intermittent haemodialysis (IHD)
- Slow low-efficiency dialysis (SLED)
- Extended daily dialysis (EDD)
- Continuous:
- Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)
- Continuous venovenous haemodialysis (CVVHD)
- Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF)
- Slow continuous ultrafiltration
- Peritoneal dialysis (PD)
Source of Pressure Gradient
- Arteriovenous
- Venovenous - requires an external pump