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