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Dialysis

If you're facing end-stage renal failure, dialysis or a kidney transplant are your two primary treatment options. At NU Hospitals, we offer both.

Dialysis Treatments Available at NU Hospitals

Haemodialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis.

Why Choose NU Hospitals for Dialysis?

750,000+ Dialysis Treatments performed in 25 years.
Single-use Dialysers & Tubing for each patient, minimizing infection risks.
State-of-the-art Fresenius Haemodialysis Machines with individual stations.
Specialized Plex RO (Reverse Osmosis) Pipelines imported from Germany.
Dedicated Machines & Spaces for HBsAg and HCV-positive patients.
Advanced Dialysis: High flux haemodialysis & online Hemodiafiltration for improved survival.
Personalized Care: Team members and senior doctors provide individual attention to every patient.
Entertainment: Individual tablets or televisions are provided for entertainment during treatment.
Daily Monitoring & Audits of patients and machines to ensure optimal care.
Specialized training for our dialysis team in specialized procedures and infection control.
Strict Protocol Adherence: Our team follows best practices and hospital protocols for patient safety.

Operation Theater

At NU Hospitals, we ensure the highest standards of safety, technology, and patient care in every surgery. We have a fully equipped Operation Theaters (OT) and Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).

NU Hospitals Sterilization Process:

Autoclave: Steam sterilization for effective sterilization
ETO (Ethylene Oxide): Used for sterilizing plastics and tubing
STERRAD (Gas plasma sterilizer): Advanced technology to sterilize endoscopic and laparoscopic instruments within 30 minutes. It assures the instruments are ready for immediate use.

NU Hospitals Operating Rooms:

Fully Equipped Operating Theaters for complex and advanced surgeries.
Skilled Nurses trained to assist in the latest endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures.
Sterile Environment: Periodic swab testing and continuous airflow are monitored by HEPA filters.

Patient Safety - Our Priority

Patient Identification:
Clear wrist tags and patient files.
Time Out Protocol:
The anesthetist, surgeon, and scrub nurse confirm patient details before surgery.
Temperature & Humidity Monitored:
Before and during the procedure, the temperature of the OT is monitored for your maximum comfort.
Warm Touch Machine:
Maintain your body temperature during the surgery or other procedures, especially for pediatric patients.
DVT Prevention:
TED (Thrombo Embolic Devices) and SCD (Sequential Compression Device) devices are used during prolonged surgery to avoid DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Laboratory Services

At NU Hospitals, we offer comprehensive Laboratory Services to support diagnosis and treatment.

NU Hospitals Laboratory Services

Hematology
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Pathology
Microbiology
Serology
Cytopathology

NU Hospitals Sample Collection Center

24/7 Sample Collection (Phlebotomy) with a barcode management system.
Painless procedures by trained technicians
Efficient dispatching and patient reports through a pneumatic chute system
Rejection of samples as per approved standardized protocols (NABL).
365 days a year, providing round-the-clock services to ensure timely diagnosis and care.

Quality Control at NU Hospitals

At NU Hospitals, we ensure the highest standards in our laboratory services through:

Internal & External Quality Control programs.
NABL Accreditation for consistent quality.
FDA-Approved Reagents for accuracy.
Continuous Monitoring via our Hospital Information System (HIS).

Accurate & Timely Results

We at NU Hospitals provide both qualitative and quantitative analyses of biological fluids (blood, urine, stools, CSF, etc.). Our lab facilities ensure:

Accuracy and precision
Minimal turnaround time for fast results
Qualified doctors and technical staff

Specialized Testing & Services

Routine Cultures for urine, stool, pus/swab, fluid, and blood.
Serology Testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, HCV, Anti- HBs, CMV DNA PCR( qualitative and quantitative), Other tests like VDRL, CRP, ASO, RA/RF, Widal and Malaria, and more.
Clinical Biochemistry Tests: Diabetic Profile, Stone Packages I-IV, Stone Analysis, Renal Packages I-III, Cardiac Profile, Thyroid Profile, Iron Profile, Liver function tests, Transplant Pack- I & II, ABG & electrolytes for Critical Care, Drug testing – Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus and more
Hematology: Complete Hemogram, Anemia Profile, Coagulation Studies, blood grouping

Urodynamics

Urodynamics is an advanced diagnostic test. It helps to evaluate how well your bladder, sphincter, and urethra store and release urine. It helps to diagnose issues such as involuntary bladder contractions and urine leakage.

Urodynamic Tests Available at NU Hospitals

Uroflowmetry: Measures urine flow. Quick, 5-minute results.
Urodynamics: Monitors bladder and abdominal pressure. Takes 1-2 hours, with results in 30 minutes.

Operating Hours

9 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Saturday)
By Appointment Only
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Test Details (Adult & Pediatric Urodynamics)

Free flow uroflow
Cystometric test
Electromyography
Postvoid residual measurement

Pre-Test Requirements for you

Recent urine culture, ultrasound, and serum creatinine results.
Doctor's referral letter (if you're not registered at NU Hospitals).

Wards- Inpatient Rooms

At NU Hospitals, we offer “YOU” a range of comfortable rooms and wards tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. We make sure you feel right at home.

Your comfort is your priority- choose the room that best suits your needs at NU Hospitals!

Room Choices at NU Hospitals:

Deluxe Ward Rooms
Deluxe rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, AC, cable TV, telephone, centralized oxygen, sanction equipment, private bathroom, attender bed, and closet space.
Emergency Ward & ICU
Three- six bedrooms with shared space, centralized oxygen, and suction equipment. However, there is no attender bed.
General Wards:
Separate Male, Female, and Pediatric wards for specialized care.
Two-Bed Rooms:
You share this room with another patient. It includes an attender cot, centralized oxygen, and suction equipment.

ICU

At NU Hospitals, your safety and well-being are our priorities. Our 10-bedded ICU is equipped with advanced technology to provide you with comprehensive care. We use ventilators, Haemodialysis units, Masimo Monitors, and a full range of critical Invasive & Non-Invasive Equipment.

Advanced Patient Monitoring

At NU Hospitals, Masimo Patient SafetyNet systems are installed across all the intensive Care Units. It ensures continuous, non-invasive monitoring of vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, SpHb, PVi®) at the patient’s bedside with real-time alerts to caregivers.

ICU Services at NU Hospitals

Renal Care
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), Plasmapheresis, Life-Threatening Post-Renal Transplant Infections, Acute Peritoneal Dialysis, Emergency Haemodialysis Services, Fluid Overload State.
Post-Operative Care
Major urological surgeries.
Emergency Care (At KM NU Hospitals, Ambur)
Snake Bites, Poisoning, Diabetic Keto-Acidosis, Hypertensive Emergencies, Gastroenteritis, Haematemesis – GI Bleed, Respiratory Emergencies (Bronchial Asthma, COPD, Pneumonias)
Neurological Care
Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA), Neuro Infections, Seizure Disorders, Strokes, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Myasthenia Gravis
Abdominal Emergencies
Acute Abdomen, Acute Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Ischaemic Bowel Disease, Cholelithiasis, Obstructed Hernias, Blunt Injury to Abdomen
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Post-Partum Emergency Handling, Eclampsia
Paediatric ICU Care
Specialized care for children with critical conditions.

Support – Specialized Services at NU Hospitals

Cardiology
Neurology
Orthopaedics
Gastroenterology
Urology
Nephrology
Paediatric Urology & Paediatric Nephrology
Pulmonology
Internal Medicine
General & Laparoscopic Surgery

24/7 Round-the-clock Support by

Qualified post-graduate Intensivist Coverage
Qualified OT, ICU, and Radiology Technicians
Qualified and ICU-trained Nursing Staff
Laboratory Services
Communication Systems – Hotline to Consultants
State of Art Dialysis
CT Scan
Emergency

Public Notice: NU Hospitals would like to inform the general public that NU Hospitals practices all organ transplants in accordance with The Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994. NU Hospitals does not buy or sell any organ and seriously condemn this act. Every hospital including NU takes details of name, address, phone number while registering the patient.