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Parent topics

• Dialysis [r]: A process of selective diffusion through a membrane. It is usually used to separate low-molecular-weight solutes which diffuse through the membrane from the colloidal and high-molecular-weight solutes which do not. ^[e]
• Renal replacement therapy [r]: Procedures which temporarily or permanently remedy insufficient cleansing of body fluids by the kidneys. ^[e]

Subtopics

• Hemodialysis [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Hemodiafiltration [r]: The combination of hemodialysis and hemofiltration either simultaneously or sequentially. ^[e]
• Peritoneal dialysis [r]: Dialysis fluid being introduced into and removed from the peritoneal cavity as either a continuous or an intermittent procedure. ^[e]

Other related topics

• Hemofiltration [r]: An extracorporeal ultrafiltration technique without hemodialysis for treatment of fluid overload and electrolyte disturbances affecting renal, cardiac, or pulmonary function. ^[e]
• Acute kidney injury [r]: Formerly termed acute renal failure (ARF), an abrupt (within 48 hours) reduction in kidney function currently defined as an absolute increase in serum creatinine, a percentage increase in serum creatinine , or a reduction in urine output beyond quantitatively defined levels ^[e]
• Chronic kidney disease [r]: Kidney damage or glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m(2) for 3 months or more, irrespective of cause. ^[e]