Fig. 1
From: Need for evidence on long-term prognosis of PD+HD: a commentary
Treatment patterns of each dialysis modality. Shown are examples of treatment schedule in a week among PD, PD+HD, and HD. For each modality, the frequency of treatment can be modified based on patient characteristics. PD+HD may be used as either a bridging therapy or a maintenance therapy. Complementary use of HD increases dialysis doses and fluid removal in PD patients after decline in residual kidney function. PD+HD may also allow “PD-holiday” that mitigates excessive exposure to glucose dialysate. Abbreviations: HD, hemodialysis; PD, peritoneal dialysis; PD+HD, combination therapy with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis