Table 7. Indications for renal replacement therapy .

Indication	Peritoneal Dialysis efficacy	Hemodialysis efficacy
Fluid Overload: Resulting in increased ventilatory support, nutritional compromise due to fluid restriction.	Good	Excellent
Hyperkalemia non responsive to medical management	Fair	Excellent
Hyperammonemia	Fair	Excellent
High blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine	Fair	Excellent
Congenital anomalies resulting in end stage renal disease - including CAKUT, poly/multi -cystic kidneys, inborn errors of metabolism, oxalosis, angiotensin receptor blockade fetopathy	Can be used for short term use	Long term