Artificial Kidney Unit(Dialysis)
It is a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood.
Artificial Kidney Unit(Dialysis)
| Location | 13th Floor, MRC |
| For Appointment | 022-22067676 Extn. 431 |
| Dept. Timings | 12 hours |
The Dialysis department of Bombay Hospital is one of the best AKU units in the country. It gives comprehensive care which includes haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
The haemodialysis unit is equipped with 15 ultramodern dialysis machines and RO plant. The work load is large requiring round the clock service for out-patients. It supports the 141-bedded critical care department with CRRT and SLED which is dialysis for patients who are seriously ill and dependant on high doses of medicines to maintain blood pressure. Hepatitis B and C patients have dedicated machines and staff, ensuring prevention of cross infection. All universal precautions are taken to prevent infections. The dialysis technicians are all well trained and experienced. Nearly 50 to 55 haemodialysis are done daily.