Peritoneal dialysis is different from hemodialysis in that peritoneal dialysis:
a. is more frequently used for acute kidney injury.
b. uses the patient's own semipermeable membrane (peritoneal membrane).
c. is not useful in cases of drug overdose or electrolyte imbalance.
d. is not indicated in cases of water intoxication.
B
Peritoneal dialysis is the removal of solutes and fluid by diffusion through a patient's own semipermeable membrane (the peritoneal membrane) with a dialysate solution that has been instilled into the peritoneal cavity. This renal replacement therapy is not commonly used for the treatment of acute kidney injury because of its comparatively slow ability to alter biochemical imbalances. Clinical indications for peritoneal dialysis include acute and chronic kidney injury, severe water intoxication, electrolyte disorders, and drug overdose.
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