Department of Nephrology and Hemodialysis

INTRODUCTION

The department was officially established and began operating on 01 March 2024, formed by merging two departments: Intensive Care and Toxicology and the Department of General Internal Medicine. At its founding, the department had a total of 38 staff, including 07 doctors and 31 nurses. With a young, dynamic and dedicated team, the department continuously strives to improve the quality of care and meet the growing healthcare needs of the people.

The department is responsible for examining and treating nephrology – urology conditions, and performing maintenance hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. From its earliest days, the team has been united and proactive in learning and applying new treatment techniques to deliver effective and safe care to patients.

The department's function is to examine and treat conditions in the field of Nephrology – Urology, including kidney diseases, electrolyte disorders, hypertension and other urological conditions. In addition, the department provides maintenance hemodialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), ensuring safe, effective and long-term treatment. The department also performs peritoneal dialysis for indicated cases, helping diversify treatment options, improve the quality of care and improve patient prognosis.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Services and techniques:

The department currently provides many specialized services and techniques in Nephrology – Urology, meeting patients' diverse treatment needs.

For peritoneal dialysis, the department is currently managing and treating 04 patients using this method. The department has a dedicated room for peritoneal dialysis patients when admitted, and also dispenses medication, replaces transfer sets, and provides regular monitoring and counseling for home peritoneal dialysis patients, helping ensure safety and maintain long-term treatment effectiveness.

In the hemodialysis unit, the department currently has 60 dialysis machines operating reliably, serving approximately 400 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis, divided into 4 dialysis shifts per day. The department also performs placement of tunneled internal jugular dialysis catheters (permcath); this technique has been performed continuously for more than 5 years and has delivered practical benefits in the care and treatment of chronic kidney failure patients.

EQUIPMENT

The department is equipped with modern facilities and equipment that effectively meet patients' examination and treatment needs. It currently has 60 hemodialysis machines operating reliably, along with a range of other medical equipment that effectively supports its professional work. In terms of infrastructure, the department has 08 patient rooms with 50 approved (allocated) beds, arranged in a sensible layout that provides a clean, airy space convenient for patient care and treatment. In addition, the department has 01 Nephrology – Urology clinic dedicated to receiving, examining, counseling and treating outpatients with kidney and urinary tract conditions, helping to improve service quality and reduce the load on the inpatient treatment area.

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STAFF

The department currently has a total of 49 staff members, including 09 doctors and 40 nurses. Its medical team includes 01 Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII) and 01 Specialist Doctor Grade I (CKI), along with other doctors with solid professional expertise and dedication to their profession. The nursing team consists of 23 nurses with a bachelor's degree and 17 with a college diploma, who continually take the initiative to learn and improve their professional skills, making an important contribution to patient care and treatment.