Dialysis Unit Overview
The Dialysis Unit at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, operated through the Division of Nephrology / Hypertension, provides comprehensive renal care for patients with end stage renal disease and acute renal failure, from birth through 20 years of age.
Our experienced staff works closely with the child and parents to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan. Our team includes:
- Pediatric Nephrologists
- Registered nurses with pediatric dialysis training
- A social worker
- A renal dietitian
- A child life specialist
- A massage therapist
A primary physician and nurse will follow the care of each patient and provide education and support for you and your child.
Chronic care services for dialysis patients are routinely provided six days a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday hours are 6 am to 4:30 pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday hours are 6 am to 12 pm. Acute care services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Acute renal services are also provided to the Shriners Burns Institute in Cincinnati.
Chronic dialysis services from the Dialysis Unit at Cincinnati Children's include:
- Outpatient hemodialysis
- Outpatient peritoneal dialysis (PD)
- Training and support services for home PD
- Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Dietary and social services Pre-kidney transplant evaluation Massage therapy Access to Interpreter Services Why Choose Us?
The Dialysis Unit at Cincinnati Children's offers exceptional care and treatment options, featuring the latest technology and a nationally recognized clinical staff. Visit our Why Choose Us page for more information.
Education Resources
Cincinnati Children's Dialysis staff believes that supplying Educational Resources is a vital component to providing the highest level of care and information to patients. Educational topics include:
- Introduction to Dialysis
- Types of Dialysis
- Treatment Options
- Dialysis Unit Glossary of Terminology
- Dietary Management
- Home PD Instruction
- Dialysis Access Care
For an in-depth look at specific subjects, explore our list of Suggested Readings
Collaboration
The Dialysis Unit at Cincinnati Children's collaborates with and provides dialysis services as needed to such areas as:
Faculty and Staff
The Dialysis Unit Faculty and Staff includes registered nurses experienced in the dialysis of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Each patient is assigned a primary nurse who oversees the patient's dialysis management. These nurses are responsible for the actual dialysis procedure, and for planning future management with the patient and family.
