Nephrology & Dialysis Unit

Introduction

The Centre for nephrology is dedicated to the understanding of kidney diseases, their development, progression, treatment, and prevention. The faculty is at the forefront of research and patient care in the field of kidney diseases. Pursuit of excellence in patient care through the improvement of the understanding of disease processes and the development of new strategies in the treatment of individuals with kidney disease is our primary goal.

Facilities Available

a) Clinical Nephrology: A leading centre for the management of all renal problems. State-of-the-art facilities for renal pathology, with complete biochemical, immunological, microbiological and histological (including immunoflorescence and immuno-histo-chemistry) - back up available under one roof. Angiographic, genetic and HLA studies are available in-house for organ transplantation & diagnosis of other diseases. Dialysis: Established in 2021.

b) Dialysis Unit

• Latest generation, fully computerised bicarbonate haemodialysis machines with volumetric ultrafiltration and adjustable sodium facility, provide betterpatient safety profile.
• Providing  R.O. (Reverse Osmosis) water for the dialysis, to ensure patient safety and prevent long term complications on haemodialysis.
• State-of-the-art computerized dialyzer re-use system  which ensures safety & adequacy of dialysis and also economise dialysis for the patient.
• Facility for continuous monitoring of sick patient on dialysis through highly sophisticated monitors throughout the dialytic procedure is available.
• separate units for Hepatitis B & C positive patients.
• Regular dialysis facilities are available in the centre from 7.00 AM to 12 midnight, besides emergency dialysis round the clock.
• More than 150 haemodialyses are performed per month (four dialysis shifts of 4 hrs) by highly trained technical and nursing staff under supervision of two dialysis medical officers under the overall supervision and guidance of consultants round the clock is available.

Various procedures done with this technique are:

• SCUF (Slow Continuous Ultrafiltration)
• CVVH (Continuous Veno-Venous hemofiltration)
• Plasmapheresis

d) Plasmapheresis & Plasma Exchange

These facilities of Plasmapheresis & Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) are available for renal and non-renal patients such as LGB syndrome and myasthenia gravis. 

f) Vascular Access for Haemodialysis

This centre has been pioneer in making A.V. Fistula and A.V. Shunts for use in haemodialysis. This centre is the nursery for training people from Delhi and neighbouring states in the art of making vascular access. The department under the guidance of Dr vivek Ruhella is actively installing permacath in large numbers.