Services

The following services are provided by a team of excellent doctors and nurses:
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Outpatient Department

Consultative/Diagnostic Medical Care for patients following a referral from their Personal Doctor.

Systematic Monitoring of Kidney Patients at Various Stages of Renal Insufficiency.

Hemodialysis

Here at NEMESOS, our purpose is to provide high-quality hemodialysis treatment, where the safety and well-being of our patients is our main priority

We conduct hemodialysis sessions using advanced technological equipment, with systematic monitoring by a highly trained medical-nursing staff dedicated to continuous education in new technologies and procedures.

The sessions take place in an environment that fulfils all health and safety standards, whilst also ensuring that our patients are provided with all modern conveniences. Additionally, all sessions are always supervised by a specialized nephrologist.

Modern technologies used by NEMESOS:

Use of state-of-the-art hemodialysis machines.

Collaboration with leading companies in water filtration systems ensuring the high quality of dialysis water.

Use of other advanced medical equipment, such as electrocardiographs and ultrasound machines.

Extensive use of software and electronic monitoring systems, for real-time recording and analysis of essential/vital patient elements during the hemodialysis process, which spontaneously saves data to the patient's electronic medical record.

What is Hemodialysis

 

During the process of hemodialysis, with the help of a specialized machine, blood containing waste metabolic substances such as urea, creatinine, and potassium is transported through a catheter (known as the arterial line) to a special filter that functions as a semi-permeable membrane. This allows for selective exchange of substances between the blood and the dialysate, while simultaneously removing excess fluids.

The purified blood returns to the patient through a second catheter (venous line). This process is repeated multiple times during the session, achieving fluid and electrolyte balance in the patient's blood. This process might require the prescription of necessary medications, such as vitamins, erythropoietin, and other therapeutic agents.

Various types of filters are used in hemodialysis to remove unwanted substances from the patient's blood. Depending on each patient's needs, the doctor selects the most suitable filter for each case.

The main advantages of hemodialysis include continuous supervision by medical and nursing staff without the need of specialized equipment at the patient's home. Standard hemodialysis sessions typically last for 4 hours and are conducted three times a week.

At NEMESOS Nephrology Clinic, each chronic illness patient is treated as an independent and active person. To ensure the best quality of life for our patients, we adhere to the principle of collaboration between patient, doctors and nursing staff.

NEMESOS Nephrology Clinic conducts dialysis treatments under the General Healthcare System (GHS), and the cost of hemodialysis sessions is fully covered by the GHS.

Main types of Hemodialysis:

  1. Standard Hemodialysis

    This is the most common method of hemodialysis, where the patient is connected to a hemodialysis machine, and their blood continuously circulates through a filter for the removal of waste substances.

  2. Peritoneal Dialysis

    In this method, a special fluid flows through the abdominal cavity via a catheter placed in the abdominal wall. The fluid exchanges waste substances with the blood through the peritoneum.

  3. Hemodialysis at Home

    In this case, the patient performs hemodialysis in their own space by acquiring specialised hemodialysis machines for personal use.

  4. Other Forms of Hemodialysis

    There are also other specialized forms of hemodialysis, such as: nocturnal hemodialysis, lasting 8 hours; daily nocturnal hemodialysis, which takes place overnight within the home; and short span daily hemodialysis.

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The selection of the appropriate type of hemodialysis depends on the needs and condition of the patient, as well as the availability of resources and means.

Before your first hemodialysis session, a minor surgical procedure is required to gain access to your vascular system. There are three methods for gaining this access.

  1. Fistula

    An artery and a vein are surgically connected beneath your skin, providing a sustainable option for many years.

  2. Graft

    A plastic tube connects an artery and a vein beneath your skin, providing functionality for a few years.

     

  3. Catheter

    A flexible tube is inserted into a large vein in the neck or the thigh, primarily used for a short period.

 

During the process of hemodialysis, the patient's blood is used along with a filter and a special solution of fluids that aids in removing waste substances prevalent in the body, while simultaneously returning useful components back to the patient. Essentially, it is a closed – loop circuit that operates through a hemodialysis machine.

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