Table 5.

Types of hemodialysis machines used at home

	Features
Single-pass systems	Most commonly used system globally, with onscreen instructions and fail-safe alarms
	Bigger, more complex, requiring maintenance, cleaning of components within the circuit
	Plumbing and electric modification may be needed
Low-flow systems	Proprietary dialysis fluid bags, travel friendly but need to travel or ship fluid, much like peritoneal dialysis
	Option for online dialysate generator, not portable
	Machine portable, no wet circuit, single cartridge that patient engages as a singular step, with all pathways working automatically
	Maximum dialysate 60 L and singular cartridge dialyzer option, limits individualized prescription