We
offer both inpatient and OPD care to all nephrology patients round the clock.
This includes counselling, management of all kidney disorders, procedures and
the support of systems affected by kidney diseases. Services for kidney
biopsies, dialysis and kidney transplantation are also available under one
roof.
It
is a close knit unit which includes highly specialised nephrologists,
urologists and transplant surgeons. We also have state-of-the-art facilities
for the nephropathology division. The centre for nephrology is supported by a
complete biochemistry, immune-microbiology and dedicated transplant related
labs for drug levels, immunohistochemistry and HLA typing.
The
microbiology support in post-transplant infection is excellent. This makes us
the country’s best kidney care providing unit. CRITICAL
CARE NEPHROLOGY. The centre for nephrology is a major
participant in intensive care by providing care to ICU patients with acute
renal failure, volume disturbances or electrolyte ad acid base disorder.
We
have several techniques for treatment of acute renal failure such as allow
continuous venovenoushemo filtration, hema absorption,
plasmatherisisetc.depending on patient’s requirement and underlying
disease.Much of the work with ICU patients is related to the remarkably active
procedures (IV CONTRAST FOR Angioplasty/ Post CABG) and acute renal failures following
polytrauma, multiorgan failure of any origin etc.
Department
is equipped for all kind of extra corporeal therapies including MARS etc. PEDIATRIC NEPHRO UROLOGY DEPARTMENT Pediatric Nephrology offers a full
range of out-patienternal services including diagnostic support for prenatal
urological malformation and management of renal diseases and hypertension.
DIALYSIS
SERVICES
Indraprastha
Apollo Hospitals not only provides conventional hemodialysis but also CRRT,
Hemofiltration, Plasma exchanges/ Plasma Pheresis etc.
The
department has the latest computerized bicarbonate hemodialysis machines with
volumetric ultrafiltration and adjustable sodium facility to ensure patient
safety. We provide 24x7 dialysis services. We have isolated units for hepatitis
B and HIV infected patients.
Continuous
monitoring of sick patients on dialysis is done throughout the procedure with
the help of a highly specialised monitor KIDNEY TRANSPLANT Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
is one of the leading renal transplant centres in India.
We
have experience of more than 2500 transplants in the last decade, with
excellent results comparable to the best centres in the world. We have a team
of very experienced transplant physician and surgeons. We are a leading centre
for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy in India.
A
specially designed state-of-the-art transplant unit has been built for immediate
post- transplant care and subsequently managed with dedicated trained nurses,
assigned to look after every patient. A formal patient &Family training
NEPHROPATHOLOGY
This
division offers a variety of specialised procedures including renal biopsy
pathology (light microscopy) with special staining procedures, and direct
immunofluorescence. This service is provided by a highly specialised tram of
Histopathologists.
FNAC
is taken care by a separate experienced Cytopathologist.
OTHER SERVICES OF THE CENTRE INCLUDE:
1. Percutaneous Renal Biopsies
2. Dialysis and Transplantation
The unit operates 24x 7and provides the following
services using the latest equipment’s:
·
Standard hemodialysis
·
Bedside hemodialysis for patients in
the intensive care unit
·
Sustained low efficiency daily
dialysis (SLEDD) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT ) - a form of
dialysis used for critically-ill patients
·
Molecular adsorbent recirculating
system - MARS for combined kidney and liver failure.
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT
Indraprastha
Apollo Hospitals, Delhi is one of the leading renal transplant centres in
India. We have experience of more than 2500 transplants in the last decade,
with excellent results comparable to the best centres in the world.
We have a team of very experienced transplant
physician and surgeons. We are a leading centre for laparoscopic donor
nephrectomy in India. A specially designed state-of-the-art transplant unit has
been built for immediate post-transplant care and subsequently managed with
dedicated trained nurses, assigned to look after every patient. A formal patient
&Family training.
