Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Haemodialysis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

While both peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis are options for kidney disease, they are very different from each other. Time, cost, preparation, convenience and side effects are all factors you to consider when choosing between the two.

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The fundamental difference between peritoneal dialysis (PD) and haemodialysis (HD) is the part of the body they target in treatment. PD uses the peritoneum as a filter to extract excess waste and water from the blood, whereas HD directly extracts blood from the body, then filters and cleans it in a machine called the dialyser. 

A comparison of both types of treatments has been made below, to help you make a decision on the right treatment for you.

HaemodialysisHaemodialysis is administered in a cl...