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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 13. Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract > |
Chapter 281. Dialysis in the Treatment of Renal Failure
Sections: Dialysis in the Treatment of Renal Failure: Introduction, Treatment Options for ESRD Patients, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Global Perspective, Acknowledgment, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: dialysis procedure; hemodialysis; hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Excerpt:"Dialysis may be required for the treatment of either acute or chronic kidney disease. The use of continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRTs) and slow low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) is specific to the management of acute renal failure and is discussed in Chap. 279. These modalities are performed continuously (CRRT) or over 6–12 hours per session (SLED), in contrast to the 3–4 hours of an intermittent hemodialysis session. Advantages and disadvantages of CRRT and SLED are discussed in Chap. 279...."
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