Table 1.
Suggested incremental PD prescription
| No. of exchanges | Fill volume | Duration | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPD | 1 exchange of icodextrin | 2.0 or 2.5 l | 8–16 h | Daily |
| 3 | 2 l | 4 h for each dwella | Daily or 6 days a week | |
| 4 | 1.5 l | 4 h for each dwella | Daily or 6 days a week | |
| NIPD | 3 | 1.5 l | 8–10 h | Daily or 6 days a week |
| 3 | 1.5 l | 6 h | Daily | |
| 3 | 2.0 l | 8–10 h | 5 nights a weak |
aOne longer exchange of icodextrin can be used along with two shorter dwells. CAPD=continuous automated peritoneal dialysis, NIPD=nocturnal intermittent peritoneal dialysis, PD=peritoneal dialysis