Hemodialysis Center

Hemodialysis Center at Samitivej Sriracha Hospital is a comprehensive kidney care unit equipped with state-of-the-art dialysis machines. It is certified by the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand for its nephrology services and accredited by the Thai Hospital Accreditation (HA) for providing high-quality care to patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions. Our experienced doctors and nurses specialize in nephrology and strive for maximum treatment effectiveness, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Families and communities are empowered with self-care knowledge, promoting holistic well-being encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects. Upholding patient rights and professional ethics is our priority.

The kidney is a vital organ responsible for waste elimination, regulating water and mineral balance, and producing and controlling important hormones such as erythropoietin, renin, and vitamin D. Normally, humans have two kidneys, which can function as backups for each other. When there is loss of function leading to end-stage kidney disease, various changes occur, including waste retention, loss of appetite, nausea, confusion, itching, pallor, fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, seizures, irregular heartbeat, or even loss of consciousness. Causes of kidney failure include:

• Chronic conditions, especially diabetes, hypertension, and gout
• Chronic glomerulonephritis
• Renal artery disease or obstruction
• Urinary tract obstructions such as stones or tumors
• Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Long-term medication use
• Other causes such as leptospirosis, certain snake venoms, or blood loss from accidents.

Quality Standards of Samitivej Sriracha Hospital's Dialysis Center:

• Experienced Nephrologists: Highly experienced nephrologists specializing in renal replacement therapy, providing round-the-clock treatment.
• Vascular Surgeons: Specialized in vascular access surgeries for hemodialysis.
• Trained Nurses: Nurses trained in renal nursing courses certified by the Thai Nephrology Nursing Association, providing warm, close, and safe care.
• Advanced Life Support Training: Nurses trained in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the Thai Heart Association, ensuring continuous review and practice.
• Comfortable Facilities: Spacious, clean, and beautiful environment with two VIP rooms for private patients and proportionate waiting areas for relatives.
• Dialysis Machines: 22 modern dialysis machines, checked daily for safety and functionality.
• Backup Dialysis Machine: 1 backup machine available for emergencies in the ICU.
• Water Purification System: Modern Reverse Osmosis (RO) water system meeting international AAMI standards, checked daily for quality and safety.
• High-Quality Dialyzers: High-quality dialyzers to prevent blood reactions and effectively remove waste according to patient needs.
• Emergency Equipment: Comprehensive emergency monitoring and tracking equipment such as automatic blood pressure monitors, oxygen saturation monitors, and defibrillators.
• Backup Systems: Backup water supply and electricity generators to ensure continuous treatment even during emergencies.
• Infection Control: International standard infection control measures and environmentally friendly waste disposal.
• One-Stop Service: Comprehensive dialysis services from start to finish.
• Interpreters: Language interpreters available for international patients to ensure accurate communication.
• Free Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi available for all patients.
• Nutritional Consultation: Nutritionists provide dietary advice tailored to patients' conditions.
• Nutritious Meals: Nutritious, fresh, and clean meals served at the nutrition department for patients and relatives.

Service and Treatment Offerings:

1. Hemodialysis Services:

   • Conventional Hemodialysis: For initial stage renal failure or elderly patients to manage symptoms.
   • High Flux & High Efficiency Hemodialysis: Efficiently removes waste and excess water at a high filtration rate.
   • Acute Hemodialysis: For critically ill patients with fluid overload or electrolyte imbalances.
   • Hemodiafiltration (On-line Hemodialysis): High-efficiency dialysis removing large molecular waste.

2. Plasmapheresis: Exchange of plasma for various blood and autoimmune disorders.

3. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT): Continuous therapy for critically ill patients with unstable hemodynamics to eliminate waste, toxins, chemicals, some medications, or excess water.

4. 24-Hour Emergency Services: Close monitoring and care in the intensive care unit.

5. Holiday Hemodialysis: Temporary treatment for tourists and foreigners, including transportation services.

6. Temporary Double Lumen Catheter Insertion for Hemodialysis.

7. Permanent Catheter Insertion for Hemodialysis.

8. Vascular Access Surgery:

   • Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Creation.
   • Arteriovenous Graft (AVG) Creation.

9. Consultation Services: Pre-dialysis, during dialysis, and pre-transplantation consultations for patients and relatives.

10. Laboratory Analysis: Assessing renal function and adequacy of dialysis through laboratory tests.

11. Hormone Therapy: Erythropoietin and Iron therapy to manage anemia.