Department of Nephrology
The Department of Nephrology is a specialized unit dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of kidney-related disorders. The department provides comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, electrolyte imbalances, acid-base disturbances, and hypertension related to renal dysfunction. It is committed to delivering high-quality renal care through a combination of medical expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate service.
The department functions under the care of experienced nephrologists, supported by a skilled team of dialysis technicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and close patient monitoring.
Facilities and Services
The Department of Nephrology offers a wide range of services catering to both inpatient and outpatient needs. Outpatient clinics function regularly for assessment, follow-up, and counseling of patients with various kidney ailments. Inpatients receive continuous renal care in collaboration with intensive care units and other specialties, ensuring seamless multidisciplinary management.
Key services include
- Evaluation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Treatment of glomerular diseases, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes
- Central venous and arterial line placements for hemodynamic monitoring
- Management of resistant hypertension and renal vascular diseases
- Diagnosis and care of electrolyte and acid-base disorders
- Renal support for critically ill patients in ICUs
- Peritoneal dialysis therapy and training for patients requiring home-based management
Dialysis Services
The hospital’s dialysis unit operates round the clock, offering hemodialysis services under the capable supervision of trained nephrologists and well-qualified dialysis technicians. The unit is equipped with advanced, high-efficiency dialysis machines to serve both stable and critical patients.
Facilities include
- Continuous 24-hour hemodialysis services
- Isolation dialysis for patients with infectious diseases
- Dialysis support for ICU and emergency patients
- Ultrafiltration for fluid overload cases
- Continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) for critically ill patients
- Well-maintained reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment system ensuring high-quality water supply for dialysis sessions
Patient safety and comfort are given paramount importance, with continuous monitoring, infection control protocols, and priority handling of emergency dialysis cases.
By integrating advanced medical technology with experienced clinical expertise, the Department of Nephrology continues to provide comprehensive kidney care, ensuring round-the-clock service availability and a commitment to improving the quality of life for patients with renal diseases.