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Dialysis (Haemodialysis and Peritoneal)

Overview of renal replacement therapies.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Nephrology

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG107]: Renal replacement therapy and conservative management
National
NICE guideline [NG203]: Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management
National
KDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Local
KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Hemodialysis Adequacy: 2015 Update
Local

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