Dialysis Unit

Dialysis Unit
Medical Department

Dialysis Unit

We deliver advanced, integrated, and compassionate care for patients navigating kidney failure. Our specialized team combines precise hemodialysis treatment, fluid management, and comprehensive clinical oversight with vital psychological and social support. By focusing on the whole person, we aim to minimize complications, elevate daily quality of life, and seamlessly prepare patients for successful kidney transplantation.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide integrated, safe, and advanced healthcare for kidney failure patients by conducting effective hemodialysis sessions, maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, preventing complications, and offering medical, nursing, psychological, and social support. This ensures improving the quality of life, enhancing patients' opportunities to integrate into society, and preparing them for kidney transplantation.

To make the hemodialysis unit a leading and distinguished center in providing dialysis services at the highest medical and nursing levels, in accordance with quality and patient safety standards, while continuously striving toward innovation, developing human capabilities, and expanding supportive services for the comfort of patients and their families.

Our Strategic Goals

Ensure Patient Safety and Service Quality by strictly adhering to international and local protocols and standards.
Minimize Complications associated with kidney failure and dialysis through meticulous monitoring and periodic examinations.
Develop Medical and Nursing Staff through continuous training and elevating professional competencies.
Enhance Health Education for patients and their families regarding lifestyle, nutrition, medications, and vascular access care.
Prepare for Kidney Transplantation by collaborating with transplant centers and facilitating the necessary follow-up for patients.
Provide a Supportive and Humane Environment that guarantees psychological and social comfort for patients and their families.
Continuous Performance and Service Improvement through the implementation of quality programs and risk management.

Core Strengths of the Dialysis Unit

Distinguished. Compassionate Care.
The unit places the patient at the center of attention, providing humane and supportive care that addresses psychological and social aspects alongside medical treatment.

Multidisciplinary Team

Comprises specialized nephrologists and vascular surgeons, a highly trained and experienced nursing staff, a clinical nutritionist, and social/psychological support, ensuring holistic patient care.

High Quality and Safety Standards

Strict commitment to global and local protocols to guarantee patient safety, minimize complications, and achieve superior clinical outcomes.

Modern Equipment and Technologies

Utilization of advanced dialysis machines and precise monitoring systems to ensure treatment efficacy and safety.

Supportive and Comfortable Environment

Providing a relaxing atmosphere during dialysis sessions, helping patients feel reassured and comfortable.
Excellence in Education and Training with continuous support from the hospital administration, the Dialysis Unit contributes to training nursing and medical cadres, enhancing its standing as both an educational and a therapeutic center.

Continuity and Long-Term Follow-Up

Meticulous tracking of patient conditions, with individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and privacy.
Our important services and procedures provided by the department.

Hemodialysis Sessions

  • Purifying the blood from toxins and metabolic waste.
  • Removing excess fluids and maintaining the body's balance.
  • Continuous Medical Care

Monitoring the patient's clinical condition before, during, and after the session.
Periodic blood tests (kidney functions, electrolytes, CBC/hematology, proteins).
Precisely monitoring blood pressure and fluids.

Vascular Access Management

  • Caring for the Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) or Central Venous Catheter (CVC).
  • Preventing infections and vascular access complications.
  • Infection Prevention and Control

Applying strict sterilization and hygiene protocols.
Special procedures for isolating patients with viral hepatitis or infectious diseases.
Health Education for Patients and Their Families

Nutritional guidelines for kidney patients (fluids, sodium, potassium, phosphorus).
Raising awareness regarding medications and vascular access care.
Preparing patients psychologically and physically for kidney transplantation when available.
Supportive and Comprehensive Care

Psychological and social support for patients and their families.
Nutritional follow-up with specialists to reduce complications and improve quality of life.
Emergencies During Dialysis

Managing hypotension (low blood pressure), cramps, hyperkalemia (high potassium), or hypokalemia (low potassium).
Providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency equipment within the department.
Future Additional Services

Introducing Peritoneal Dialysis for suitable patients.
Collaborating with kidney transplant centers to prepare patients for surgery and follow up with them afterward.

Watch Our Dialysis Unit

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What to Expect

Your Visit

This unit was born not only out of a medical necessity, but from a profound humanitarian mission aimed at embracing kidney failure patients and providing them with integrated care at the highest standards of quality and compassion.

One step at a time. Think positive. Be positive.

Dr. Jawad Al Atrash | Head of Dialysis Unit

Services We Offer

Our Care

  • Hemodialysis Sessions
  • Continuous Medical Care
  • Vascular Access Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Health Education for Patients and Their Families
  • Supportive and Comprehensive Care
  • Emergencies During Dialysis

Contact Information

Hours

Sun - Friday 7:00AM until 23:00PM

Location

Floor 0

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