Vinh Medical University Hospital deploys artificial kidney dialysis

After a thorough preparation process, Vinh Medical University Hospital has deployed the "artificial kidney dialysis" technique for patients with chronic kidney failure since January 18, 2021.

“Artificial kidney dialysis”is a specialized technique, requiring good equipment and strict technical procedures. To implement this technique, the Hospital must prepare adequate facilities, train staff, submit to competent authorities for appraisal and approval of the technical list.

The first patients on hemodialysis at Vinh Medical University Hospital. Photo: PV

After a long period of preparation, purchasing machinery, sending staff for training at Bach Mai Hospital, installing water systems... with technical support from the Vietnam Artificial Kidney and Dialysis Company, the patient on the morning of January 18th was able to undergo dialysis safely and with good quality.

Mr. Le Viet Ch., 52 years old, residing in Block 11, Ha Huy Tap Ward, Vinh City, commented that compared to the hospitals where he had dialysis before, the machine here filters more smoothly, and he did not feel headaches, chest pain or shortness of breath during the filtration process like some other places he had experienced.

Doctor Nguyen Huu Toan - Head of the Department of Emergency Resuscitation - Artificial Kidney, said that because the machine is good and new, the filtration process is guaranteed to be correct, so throughout the blood filtration process, the patient's maximum and minimum blood pressure is kept stable, the amount of waste accumulated in the blood due to kidney failure is quickly separated by the filter. Post-dialysis tests such as: urea, creatinine, electrolytes... are all up to standard.

Associate Professor, Dr. Cao Truong Sinh - Director of Vinh Medical University Hospital directly checks the health status of patients on hemodialysis. Photo: PV

Furthermore, patients undergoing periodic dialysis here are given priority by the hospital to use blood tonics, protein infusions, etc. without having to pay extra money outside of health insurance.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Cao Truong Sinh - DirectorVinh Medical University Hospitalsaid: “The Artificial Kidney Unit has 10 brand new NIKKISO DBB - 27 artificial blood filtration machines from the famous Japanese company NIKKISO, with a team of professionals trained at Bach Mai Hospital. Each day, it can perform dialysis for about 30 patients, which means it can continuously receive treatment for about 100 patients with chronic kidney failure.”

According to regulations of the Department of Health and Social Insurance of Vietnam, all patients with chronic kidney failure nationwide, when undergoing hemodialysis at Vinh Medical University Hospital, are entitled to 100% health insurance benefits, without the need for a referral letter.

The facilities are invested in spacious and modern, doctors, nurses, and technical staff are trained, educated, and transferred techniques in dialysis at central hospitals (Bach Mai Hospital), Vinh Medical University Hospital will create trust and meet satisfaction to become a reliable address for patients. Photo: PV

The introduction of the artificial kidney unit at Vinh Medical University Hospital has helped patients with acute and chronic kidney failure to be treated right at the hospital, instead of having to go to higher-level hospitals for dialysis as before.

Thereby limiting referrals, reducing pressure on upper-level hospitals, helping patients receive timely treatment, reducing costs and travel time for patients and their families. At the same time, gradually improving the quality of medical examination and treatment, meeting the health care needs of the people.

Location: Department of Emergency Resuscitation & Artificial Kidney (2nd Floor - 9-storey building), Vinh University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.

Address: 161 - Nguyen Phong Sac - Vinh City - Nghe An (Opposite the old Ba Lan Hospital)

Contact phone number: Dr. Toan, Head of Department of Emergency Resuscitation - Artificial Kidney, Vinh Medical University Hospital. Phone: 0965.393.688