

1. Hemodialysis (HD)
Blood is filtered outside the body using a machine (dialyzer).Types of Hemodialysis
In-center hemodialysis
Done at a hospital or dialysis center
Usually 3 times per week, 3–5 hours per session
Home hemodialysis
Performed at home with training
Can be more frequent or longer sessions
Short daily hemodialysis
5–6 days per week, shorter sessions
Nocturnal hemodialysis
Done overnight (6–8 hours), often while sleeping2. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Uses the peritoneal membrane (lining of the abdomen) as a natural filter.Types of Peritoneal Dialysis
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Manual exchanges
Usually 3–5 times daily
No machine required
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
Uses a machine (cycler)
Usually done overnight
Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)
A form of APD with multiple night cycles and one daytime dwell3. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Used mainly in critically ill patients (ICU).Types of CRRT
CVVH – Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration
CVVHD – Continuous veno-venous hemodialysis
CVVHDF – Continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltrationSummary Table
CategoryMain TypesHemodialysisIn-center, Home, NocturnalPeritoneal DialysisCAPD, APD/CCPDICU DialysisCRRTIf you want, I can also explain indications, advantages, disadvantages, or complications of each type.
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