Kidney Dialysis Unit
The Kidney Dialysis Unit of the Henry Dunant Hospital started its operation in October 2001. It is part of the Nephrology Department and on a 24-hour basis offers services, both to patients who are on a regular dialysis program and in emergency cases.
The Dialysis Unit can provide services to 200 patients on a weekly basis and provides comprehensive therapeutic treatment of patients' nephrological needs according to the strictest standards of international organizations (JCI).
KDU includes the following:
- 3 Large dialysis rooms
- Two bedded dialysis rooms for patients with special needs
- Separate dialysis room for hepatitis B (HBV) carrier patients
- Hospitalization room for providing first aid and performing minor surgeries
The hemodialysis area is equipped with all the necessary means for the treatment of all cases presented to the unit. Each bed is equipped with an oxygen delivery device and an intravenous drug delivery pump. The area is also equipped with an electrocardiograph, a portable suction unit and a fully equipped crash cart with defibrillator, heart rate monitor and oximeters.
The scientific team of the Hospital's dietitians has selected a diet menu for the KDU patients which offers the option of choice in every session.
Special prices apply at the Henry Dunant cafeteria, while parking spaces are provided in the parking lot for a nominal fee.
Telephone: (+30)210-6972255
Call Center: (+30)210-6972000
Email: nefro.mtn@dunant.gr
Director: Moutafis Spyridon
Equipment
The Henry Dunant’s state-of-the-art Kidney Dialysis Unit is equipped with the following:
- 30 state-of-the-art 6008 CAREsystem hemodialysis machines by Fresenius Medical Care capable of applying all hemodialysis methods (classic hemodialysis, on-line hemodiafiltration in all positions).
- Low and high flux hemodialysis filters
- A unit for Hepatitis B patients
- A Unit for Covid + patients
- A state-of-the-art on-line water treatment system
- Electric motorized hospital beds and Wi-Fi connection in all rooms
- ISO 9001 certification for the Unit’s clinical and administrative operation
- 24-hour medical support with a nephrologist on call and provision of emergency hemodialysis if judged necessary
- An emergency Cardiopulmonary resuscitation team (code blue) for acute cases
- Collaboration with the entire range of medical specialties as well as other specialties of the Henry Dunant Hospital Center, such as dietitians, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists etc.
