Starting PD with Three Exchanges

Are four PD exchanges magical? Or could new patients thrive with three exchanges per day, at least for a while? In a new study, 46 incident PD patients began treatment with three exchanges. During the 2 years of the study, 25% received a kidney transplant. Most were able to use three exchanges for a mean of 24 months before needing a fourth, and there was less loss of residual kidney function than in the predialysis period prior.

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