ABSTRACT
Introduction Historically, paediatric haemodialysis refers to extracorporeal renal replacement therapy in children under the age of 15 years. The group classified as ‘adolescent’ is generally accepted as being between 15 and 19 years, and these patients with end stage renal failure often continue to dialyse in the paediatric units to which they have become accustomed. Many children have attained their adult height and weight as they near the end of adolescence, and can be dialysed using the same software and treatment parameters as adults.
