Critical Care Nephrology

Critical care nephrology at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam, Kerala provides specialist kidney care for critically ill patients, with renal support delivered within the intensive care unit when required rather than in a separate dialysis setting.

For patients who cannot tolerate conventional dialysis, our team provides continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and sustained low efficiency dialysis (SLED) at the bedside. We also manage the electrolyte and acid base disturbances, poisoning, and immune mediated conditions associated with acute kidney failure, using plasmapheresis and haemoperfusion where clinically indicated.

Critical care nephrology services we offer

CRRT and SLED in Critically Ill Patients
Slow, continuous forms of dialysis for patients whose blood pressure cannot tolerate standard haemodialysis, delivered safely in the intensive care unit.
POCUS-Guided Volume Assessment
Point of care ultrasound is used at the bedside to judge a patient's fluid status accurately and guide precise, dynamic management.
Electrolyte and Acid-Base Management
Correction of the dangerous salt and acid imbalances that develop in critical illness and kidney failure.
Plasmapheresis
A blood cleansing procedure that removes harmful antibodies and substances from the plasma in immune mediated and certain critical conditions.
Haemoperfusion
Filtering of the blood through a special adsorbent to remove poisons and toxins that ordinary dialysis cannot clear.
Toxicology and Poisoning Management
Specialist treatment of poisoning and drug overdose where the kidneys and blood need urgent clearance of toxins.

Frequently asked Questions

Yes. Specialist kidney care and dialysis are available 24 hours a day for critically ill patients.

Plasmapheresis removes harmful antibodies and substances from the blood plasma, and is used in immune mediated conditions and certain critical illnesses.

Yes. Through haemoperfusion and plasmapheresis, harmful toxins, poisons, and antibodies can be removed from the blood as part of critical care toxicology management.

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