ICU Bedside Dialysis is a service provided in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for patients with kidney failure who require dialysis while remaining in the ICU for critical care.

Patients may need bedside dialysis if they have acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis while they are critically ill or unstable.

Bedside dialysis is performed using specialized equipment and techniques to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood while the patient remains in the ICU.

Bedside dialysis allows for continuous monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients without needing to transport them to a separate dialysis unit, which can be safer and more convenient.

Risks include infection, bleeding, and complications related to the dialysis procedure. The ICU team closely monitors patients to manage and minimize these risks.

The HCV RNA Test detects and measures the presence of Hepatitis C virus RNA in the blood, indicating an active infection and viral load.

The test is used to confirm Hepatitis C infection, assess viral load, evaluate treatment response, and check for relapse.

No special preparation is needed. You can eat and drink normally. Inform your healthcare provider about any medications or recent health issues.

Results are usually available within 1 to 3 days after the test.

A high viral load indicates a higher quantity of Hepatitis C virus in the blood, suggesting more active infection and potentially more severe disease.

The surgery duration varies based on the technique used but typically lasts between 2 to 6 hours.