Artificial Kidney Unit
The Artificial Kidney Unit consists of staff members who stand out for their excellent scientific training and human-centred approach. Thanks to its modern infrastructure, we have managed to create a well organised Chronic Dialysis Centre which operates independently from the other departments.
Patients are constantly under the close supervision of the nursing and medical staff, who have been selected with strict criteria for their high level of education and their unquestionable experience in the field. Our doctors are present at every dialysis, while they remain at the disposal of patients around the clock, both for the provision of advice and the treatment of an emergency.
Finally, the hospitalisation of patients takes place in a peaceful environment, in full harmony with the natural beauty of the wider area, which contributes significantly to the good mental health of patients.
The Artificial Kidney Unit of St. Luke's Hospital has been operating since July 2009, with the aim of providing a high level of renal replacement therapy to patients with end-stage chronic renal failure. In a modern and bright space, the Artificial Kidney Unit of the Hospital offers integrated health services to patients, covering any additional medical problem that may occur.
At the same time, thanks to its modern material and technical infrastructure, we have managed to create a modern, organised and autonomous Chronic Dialysis Centre, aiming at holistic care of patients with nephrological problems.
The Artificial Kidney Unit consists of staff members who stand out for their excellent scientific training and their human-centred approach. The technical and other staff, with continuous supervision, ensures the excellent and smooth operation of the unit.
The equipment of the Unit consists of state-of-the-art artificial kidney machines which achieve various types of dialysis. The Unit consists of 15 modern dialysis machines, which have full operational capacity to apply all dialysis methods (classical, hemodiafiltration and on-line hemodiafiltration, single needle, etc.), according to the specific needs of patients.
More specifically, the Unit is equipped with the following:
•Nikkiso haemodialysis machines
• Haemodialysis filters of low & high flux dialysis, high quality membranes covering the entire range of quality dialysis
• Haemodialysis solutions with bicarbonates
• Dual water treatment system with full operational autonomy
The state-of-the-art equipment of the Unit, in combination with the strict infection control programs and the international dialysis treatment protocols that are applied, guarantee the maximum safety of patients. At the same time, they have the ability to monitor in real time the critical factors of dialysis (online monitoring), but also its individualization
The Unit has been designed in such a way as to ensure the comfort and pleasant stay of the patients. Each patient has at his disposal an individual TV device, radio and telephone line, while free wifi, light lunch and parking are provided to patients. The Unit is air-conditioned, while special emphasis is given to cleanliness and hygiene.
Hygiene rules of the Unit
Special care is taken to ensure that hygiene conditions are fully ensured, aiming at absolute safety in the hospitalisation of patients:
• Specially separated ward for HIV-positive and other patients in need of isolation
• Continuous cleaning and disinfection of all areas of the unit
• Sterilization of machines after each shift
• Daily inspection of the water treatment system with online monitoring and regular network disinfections
Patients are constantly under the close supervision of the nursing and medical staff, who have been selected with strict criteria for their high level of education and their unquestionable experience in the field. Our doctors are present at every dialysis, while they remain at the disposal of patients around the clock, both for the provision of any advice and for the treatment of an emergency.
Of course, within the framework of a complete and multipurpose hospital such as St. Luke's Hospital, there is a continuous and direct cooperation of the Artificial Kidney Unit with doctors of all specialties, in order to face the problems of patients and cover all emergency situations.
In addition, our Hospital implements the Emergency Call system; a specialised medical and nursing team, consisting of a cardiologist, anaesthesiologist and an ICU nurse, is informed and intervenes immediately in case of a cardiopulmonary problem.
The Artificial Kidney Unit is certified by the internationally renowned Certification Body TUV AUSTRIA and implements a quality management system EN 15224:2016, which guarantees the maintenance at a consistently high level of all our internal operations and services provided.
The Unit cooperates with EOPYY and all insurance organizations to cover the treatments provided.
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"The management of the Hospital honoured me by assigning me the responsibility of the newly established Artificial Kidney Unit. My aim is to be worthy of this trust, highlighting all the dynamics of the Unit, within the framework of the capabilities of St. Luke's Hospital. The Artificial Kidney Unit is designed with the most modern specifications and reflects the perceptions prevailing in all major centres. My desire is to make it a reference unit, providing high-quality medical services, in a way that, in line with current developments, will put it on a pioneer trajectory."
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