Nephrology Treatments and Services
Critical care nephrology focuses on assessing and managing kidney-related complications in critically ill patients, including those requiring intensive monitoring and specialised treatment.
Acute kidney injury management involves identifying sudden changes in kidney function, addressing underlying causes and providing appropriate medical support to protect kidney health.
Chronic kidney disease management focuses on monitoring kidney function, controlling contributing health conditions and slowing the progression of kidney damage.
Glomerular disease treatment involves diagnosing and managing disorders affecting the kidney's filtering units, which may cause protein or blood in the urine and reduced kidney function.
Renal hypertension management focuses on controlling high blood pressure associated with kidney disorders and monitoring its impact on kidney function.
Dialysis is a treatment that helps remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform these functions adequately.
Haemodialysis uses a specialised machine and filter to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood in patients with advanced kidney dysfunction.
Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen and a special dialysis solution to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body.
Kidney transplant evaluation involves assessing a patient's suitability for transplantation and coordinating the necessary medical care before the procedure.
Post-transplant kidney care includes monitoring kidney function, managing medications and identifying possible complications to support the health of the transplanted kidney.