Online hemofiltration in incremental dialysis prescription

Incremental dialysis is increasingly recognized as a safe and beneficial method of initiating dialysis. Different centers use distinct prescription methods. We discuss the advantages incremental hemodialysis potential benefit preserving residual renal function we present our experience. reviewed data from 20 incident patients, with mean follow‑up 9.5 months, who started method, using hemofiltration preferred depurative technique. All patients tolerated treatment well; no major complications were reported. Dialysis adequacy targets achieved. While are clearly limited, raise hypothesis that convective techniques could bring additional in this strategy should be studied compared others.