Hemodialysis and CAPD (main - KAMC)

A Dialysis Centre is a clinical establishment that provides the treatment of patients with renal failure. Treatment procedures require professional supervision by staff experienced in renal pathophysiology.

The Dialysis Centre may serve either or both inpatients and outpatients, depending upon the medical facility type. It may provide self-dialysis training and care for Peritoneal Dialysis in addition to hemodialysis.

The Dialysis Centre administers both single-patient and multi-patient Hemodialysis systems. Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney functions.

There are two primary forms of dialysis, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis, both life support treatments, but dialysis does not treat kidney diseases. Dialysis may be used for patients who have recently lost kidney functions (acute renal failure) or for patients who have permanently lost kidney functions (chronic or end-stage renal failure).

Scope of Service

Unit Name: CAPD (main KAMC).

Unit Description: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis.

Patient Population: Adults (Mixed Gender).

Hours of Operation:

07:00-16:00 Hours (Sundays to Thursdays); Plus On-Call and Emergency coverage.

No of Beds:

2 Rooms utilized for both training and outpatient clinics.

Occupancy Rate: 80%.

Staff Categories:

Registered Nurse, Unit Assistant.

Primary Diagnosis:

Care of patients with Chronic and Acute Renal Failure associated with Diabetes, Vascular, Hypertensions and Cardiac problems.

Primary Procedures:

CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) and APD(Automated Peritoneal Dialysis), Touring Pre-assessment prior acceptance to PD program, Training of patients / care-giver for home therapy on both CAPD/APD, Outpatient of Clinics for trained patients monthly / bimonthly, Care of patients undergoing PD catheter insertion, Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD), Peritoneal Dialysis Workshop / In – services and recertification for nurses, Home Visits / Support Service (No Transportation), Dialysis Adequacy, PET and Anemia Management, Administration of Intraperitoneal Medications, Collecting Peritoneal Fluid, Peritonitis Management, Transfer Set Exchange, Glucose – monitoring.

Model of Nursing Care:

Total Patient Care Utilizing a Partnership Model.