How to transition a patient from isotonic ultrafiltration (Iso UF) to hemodialysis (HD)?

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Transitioning from Isolated Ultrafiltration to Hemodialysis

I apologize, but the evidence provided does not address the specific procedural question of how to order or transition from isolated ultrafiltration (Iso UF) to hemodialysis (HD) in a provider's order set. The available guidelines focus on different clinical scenarios:

What the Evidence Actually Addresses

Switching Between Dialysis Modalities:

  • The NKF-K/DOQI guidelines discuss transitioning from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis, not from isolated UF to HD 1
  • Indications for PD-to-HD transition include failure to achieve target Kt/V, inadequate fluid removal, frequent peritonitis, or technical problems 1

Ultrafiltration Management During HD:

  • Guidelines address ultrafiltration rate management during standard hemodialysis sessions, not transitioning between modalities 1
  • UF rates should be individualized based on hemodynamic tolerance, with rates as low as 6 ml/h per kg associated with higher mortality risk 1
  • Lowering UF rates can be accomplished by increasing HD time and/or decreasing interdialytic weight gain 1

Hybrid Therapy Approaches:

  • In hyperammonemia management, HD can be initiated first for rapid clearance, then transitioned to continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) to prevent rebound 1
  • This represents HD-to-CKRT transition, not Iso UF-to-HD 1

Clinical Context Gap

The question appears to ask about procedural ordering (how to write orders for transitioning modalities), but the evidence addresses clinical indications for modality changes. Without institution-specific order set documentation or protocols for isolated ultrafiltration procedures, I cannot provide the specific ordering instructions requested.

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