Thursday, May 26, 2016

Neurosciences (Neurology & Neurosurgery) - Neurology in Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

Apollo Centre for Neurosciences - Department of Neurology:
The department of Neurology at Indraprastha Apollo hospital is one of the finest in the country with several highly qualified and experienced senior consultants. Our vision at the Institute of Neurosciences is to bring neuro healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. We're passionate about making our patients better. State of the art equipment and years of experience backed by modern Intensive care units and efficient coordination between neuro surgical, medical, neuro radiological and others makes this possible. The department is equipped to manage all neurological disorders for example: stroke, epilepsy, headache, coma, neuropathies, myopathies, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis etc. Common symptoms of neurological disorders could be...

·         Headache
·         Weakness & paralysis
·         Speech and swallowing disorders
·         Fits
·         Walking or balancing difficulty / Dizziness
·         Vertigo /giddiness
·         Visual disturbances
·         Loss of consciousness
·         Tingling or numbness
·         Loss of bladder control
·         Sleep disorders
Services:
Institute of neurosciences is dedicated to provide excellent clinical services backed up by a state of art radiological, electrophysiological and laboratory services which are at par with the best in the world. Besides the routine we also regularly do specialized procedures such as:

1.     Thrombolysis- intravenous intra-arterial and mechanical for acute stroke
2.     Botulinum toxin injection for neurological disorders
3.     Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease
Epilepsy surgery

Neurosciences (Neurology & Neurosurgery) Department at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

The Apollo Institute of Neurosciences is amongst our centers of excellence, providing the highest levels of professional expertise and leadership through a Galaxy of eminent faculty in field of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro Anaesthesia, Neurophysiology, Neuro Psychology and Interventional Neurology along with rehabilitation and is committed to provide a comprehensive 24×7 patient care with “Tender Loving Care” - the brand value of Apollo.

At Apollo Institute of Neurosciences, we are aware of the increasing burden (10 - 15 % of population suffer) of Neurological diseases due to Lifestyle, patient ignorance, social stigma and inadequate infrastructure. Apollo Institute of Neurosciences is at the forefront to tackle the increasing burden by providing end to end services to patients suffering from Neuro ailments.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Facilities of Kidney Disease Treatment at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

The department has state of art volumetric controlled hemodialysis machines and is manned by highly skilled technical and nursing staff.

The latest reverse osmosis water plant in the dialysis unit helps attain high quality water. An emergency in the unit triggers an emergency response “code blue” which is managed effectively by a team of doctors and nursing staff.

The department is also equipped with CRRT machines, MARS modules and exclusive data managing software.

The hospital has most modern Operation theatre with laminar flow ventilation, infection control guidelines, latest technology of surgical, anesthetic and safety equipment.

Treatments & Services of Kidney Disease at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

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.

Nephrology Center For Kidney Disease at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

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 development of new strategies in the treatment of individuals with kidney disease is our primary goal.

The department consists of highly skilled committed nephrologists, transplant surgeons and a large team of registrars. It is an academically well established, teaching /training institute for the super specialty of Nephrology and has to its credit to have trained more than ten nephrologists serving in various prestigious institutes of India.

The paramedical staff including dialysis technicians, nurses and housekeeping staff are well versed with their technical skills and perform equivalent to world’s best centers. It provides a full range of renal services including hospital hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and care for transplant recipients.

The day to day activity includes more than 90 hemodialysis, CAPD’s, 5-10 SLEDDs and approximately 3-5 CRRT procedures and 5-8 kidney biopsies and 10-20 temporary /permanent vascular access placements every week.

Road Ambulance Services at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

As the mobile arm of the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals emergency response team, our main role is to respond to Emergency 1066 Calls, getting medical help to patients who have serious or life-threatening injuries or illnesses as quickly as possible. We handle almost 4000 calls per year across Delhi, NCR & Neighbouring States.

Every time we receive a 1066 call, our dedicated staffs records the relevant details and use information about the nature of the patient’s illness or injury to ensure they are sent the right medical help. Our Ambulance Services are provided with the "Best Care" possible, with patient comfort and care being our top priority without compromise.

Our mini hospitals on wheels are specially chosen to offer superior patient comfort with state of art medical technology & expertise. In addition to providing the best Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, we also have a fleet of Specialized Life Support (SLS) ambulances certified on all levels - Adult, Paediatric, and Neonatal. To staff these vehicles, we have highly qualified Emergency Response Team, who are specially trained in basic life support, acute cardiac life support, advance trauma life support, to attend to any given emergency situation.

Critical Care certification teaches our experienced paramedics to utilize advanced equipment such as ventilators, invasive monitoring devices and lines, and other such equipments found in intensive and critical care settings. 

Air Ambulance And Medical Escort Services at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India

At Apollo Emergency, our foremost priority is to reach a patient in need of medical help ASAP. The treatment given to an Emergency victim in the “Golden Hour” plays a vital role in the final outcome.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals started its Air Ambulance in 1998 and for the last 16 years has been playing this vital role in shifting critically ill patients rapidly and efficiently within the country and outside on Air Ambulance as well as on National and International commercial flights.

The air evacuation service extends to big cities as well as small and medium cities, including those in far-flung places. Evacuation operations have been carried out at international locations also. Our team has escorted patients to several European Countries like US, Tanzania, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh and Oman when families have wanted patients to be safely transported to their parent country.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi has already carried out more than 1000 medical evacuations from different parts of the country. And more than 100 international medical escorts during this span of time. Our air ambulance aircraft it is fitted with modern day equipment’s such as:

·         Ventilator
·         Cardiac monitor
·         Defibrillator
·         Infusion pump
·         Spine board
·         Complete ICU backup
·         Emergency medications
·         Oxygen on board

Indraprastha Apollo Air Ambulance (24X7) Contact Number:
+919958290198, 1066, +919810221571 01126825555, 01129872004