Posted: 2007-09-21

Hemodialysis Unit

Introduction

Hemodialysis is purification of the blood through an artificial kidney, which functions by means of a filter containing thousands of microscopic fibers that permit excess water and impurities to be removed from the blood and passed through a dialysing solution in order to eliminate circulating toxins from the body. 

Hemodialysis is effected in patients with acute or chronic renal failure, as an auxiliary treatment for  kidney disease, or for complications rising from any other pathology. Once the diagnosis is made, patient and physician should asses the current existing alternatives, which are:

• Peritoneal dialysis
• Hemodialysis

Information

An effective hemodialysis treatment:

• Improves patient’s general state of health.
• Prevents hospitalizations
• Improves quality of life
• Extends life expectancy

The treatment causes no pain and the patient can carry on a normal life by watching diet and keeping treatment appointments. Based upon the physician’s instructions, two or three sessions per week may be required, each lasting 3½ to 4 hours. 

 
Procedures followed in the CMPDH:

• Evaluating the patient’s general health status
• Regular assessment by a Nephrologist
• Regular assessment by a Cardiologist
• Regular assessment by Nutrition professionals
• Laboratory tests and interpretation
• Nutritional modifications, according to the illness and specialists’ recommendations
• Continued Nursing care

Equipment and services

The Hemodialysis Unit’s four machines are periodically upgraded to always employ state-of-the-art technology.

For patients’ comfort, the unit is equipped with custom designed recliners, as well as a cable television system.

Staff

Dr. Benjamín Gómez Navarro
Transplant Nephrologist.

Dr. Federico Mendoza Sánchez
Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Ignacio de la Torre del Río
Clinical Nutrition

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.

Telephone:
38.48.2130