Dialysis is a one of the mode of renal replacement therapy. It can either be peritoneal (PD) or hemodialysis (HD). It is the procedure by which body’s internal environment is maintained by removing the unwanted things and replacing the desired substances. However it is an incomplete replacement of lost renal function. So, Kidney Transplantation is the definitive treatment for end stage kidney disease (ESKD)

Hemodialysis was started in Nepal in Bir Hospital in 1987. In Nepal Medical College & Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) it was started on 2061/11/05 (Feb 16th 2005) with two brand new machines (Nikkiso DBB-26). It was started with an aim to provide quality service at a very low price which Nepali patients could afford. This unit is using only bicarbonate as a buffer. However, within six month number of patients seeking hemodialysis increased and to cope with the patients number two other machines were added in this unit. Now this unit is running with four machines.

To provide quality service of hemodialysis, water purification system plays a very important role. So this unit is equipped with water treatment plant with very latest technology. It is also equipped with ultra violet lamp to kill the organisms.Peritoneal dialysis in NMCTH was started since 1996 and is being done on regular basis. Due to availability of HD, PD has been limited to unstable patients.

CONTACT ADDRESS:

HEMODIALYSIS UNIT,
Department of Medicine,
Nepal Medical College & Teaching Hospital,
Attarkhel, Jorpati
Tel# 0977-01-4486008-9, Ext 280.
Fax# 0977-1-4473118
Email: hd@nmcth.edu

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