Dialysis Center
in Patna
Modern haemodialysis with advanced machines, high-flux filters, and trained dialysis nurses — providing safe, comfortable kidney dialysis in Patna. 6 days a week. Ayushman Bharat accepted. Call to book your slot today.
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Life-Saving Kidney Dialysis at
Satyadev Hospital, Patna
Dialysis is a medical procedure that replaces the function of failed kidneys — removing waste products, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood that healthy kidneys would normally filter out. When kidneys function at less than 10–15% (Stage 5 CKD or End-Stage Renal Disease), dialysis becomes essential to sustain life.
At Satyadev Multi Super Speciality Hospital, our dedicated dialysis unit provides haemodialysis using modern machines with high-flux filters — delivering effective, safe, and comfortable dialysis sessions for all kidney failure patients in Patna, Bihar.
How Does Haemodialysis Work?
Haemodialysis uses a machine to filter your blood outside your body — cleaning it and returning it to you. Here is the simple 4-step process.
Blood Drawn Out
Blood is drawn from your body through your fistula, graft, or catheter (vascular access) at 200–400 ml/min into the dialysis machine.
Filtered Through Dialyser
The blood passes through a dialyser (artificial kidney) — thousands of tiny hollow fibres surrounded by dialysis fluid remove waste, toxins, and excess fluid.
Waste Removed
Waste products (urea, creatinine, potassium, phosphate) and excess fluid pass from blood into the dialysis fluid and are discarded — leaving clean blood.
Clean Blood Returned
The cleaned, filtered blood is returned to your body continuously. Over 3–4 hours, your entire blood volume is filtered approximately 15 times.
Signs That You May Need Dialysis
These symptoms in a kidney failure patient indicate that dialysis may need to be started urgently. Do not wait — call 091222 37338 immediately.
Breathlessness at Rest
Severe difficulty breathing due to fluid overload in the lungs (pulmonary oedema) from kidney failure — one of the most urgent indications to start emergency dialysis.
Persistent Vomiting & Nausea
Constant nausea, repeated vomiting, and inability to eat or drink — caused by uraemia (toxin buildup in blood) when creatinine becomes critically elevated.
Confusion or Drowsiness
Progressive mental confusion, extreme drowsiness, or reduced consciousness — indicates severe uraemic encephalopathy from kidney failure toxin accumulation.
Severe Swelling (Oedema)
Severe swelling of legs, feet, face, and abdomen (ascites) from the kidneys' inability to remove excess fluid. Not responding to diuretics — dialysis needed.
Irregular Heartbeat
Heart palpitations or ECG-confirmed irregular rhythm from dangerously high potassium (hyperkalaemia) — requires emergency dialysis as potassium can cause cardiac arrest.
Creatinine >8–10 mg/dL
Extremely elevated serum creatinine combined with symptoms — GFR below 10 mL/min — is the biochemical threshold at which dialysis becomes life-sustaining.
What Happens During a Dialysis Session at Satyadev?
Here is exactly what to expect when you come for your haemodialysis session at our dialysis centre in Patna — from arrival to going home.
Arrival & Registration
You arrive at your assigned time slot. Your dialysis card is checked, weight and blood pressure recorded, and your name confirmed on the day's schedule.
⏱ 5–10 minutesPre-Dialysis Assessment
Vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen) measured. Your prescribed dry weight compared with today's weight to calculate how much fluid to remove. Dialysis prescription reviewed.
⏱ 10 minutesMachine Setup & Access Connection
Dialysis machine primed with sterile saline. Needles placed in your fistula or graft (or catheter lines connected). Blood lines connected and flow started gradually.
⏱ 15 minutesActive Dialysis Session
Blood circulates through the machine continuously. You relax, rest, read, or watch TV. Nurses check your vital signs every 30 minutes. Machine alarms handled immediately by trained staff.
⏱ 3–4 hoursDiscontinuation & Assessment
Needles removed, access site dressed with pressure. Post-dialysis weight, blood pressure, and general condition assessed. Any concerns reviewed with the nephrologist.
⏱ 15 minutesDischarge & Home
You rest briefly then go home. Most patients feel lighter and more comfortable after dialysis. Next session date confirmed. Monthly blood tests (RFT, haemoglobin, phosphate, albumin) scheduled.
⏱ 30 min rest then home
Types of Dialysis Access — Which One Do You Have?
Dialysis requires a reliable route to draw and return blood. The type of access depends on whether you are starting dialysis urgently or as a planned procedure.
Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)
Surgical joining of artery and vein
A surgeon connects an artery and a vein in the forearm or upper arm. Over 6–8 weeks, the vein "matures" (enlarges and thickens) to withstand dialysis needle insertions.
- Lowest infection risk of all access types
- Longest lasting — can work for years
- Best blood flow for effective dialysis
- Needs 6–8 weeks to mature before use
AV Graft
Artificial tube connecting artery and vein
A synthetic tube is surgically placed under the skin connecting an artery and vein. Can be used within 2–4 weeks of creation — faster than fistula maturation.
- Used when veins are too small for fistula
- Ready in 2–4 weeks
- Higher infection risk than fistula
- May clot — requires monitoring
Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
Temporary or tunnelled catheter in neck/chest vein
A catheter inserted into a large central vein (jugular or subclavian) for immediate dialysis. Used when urgent dialysis is needed and fistula is not yet ready.
- Can be used immediately — no waiting
- Highest infection risk — daily care needed
- Preferred for emergency dialysis starts
- Should be replaced by fistula when possible
Need help deciding which access is right for you? Call our nephrologist now.
📞 Call 091222 37338 for Free GuidanceDiet Guide for Dialysis Patients
Diet is critically important on dialysis. The right diet prevents dangerous build-up of potassium, phosphate, and fluid between sessions. Your nephrologist will personalise this based on your blood reports.
❌ Foods to Avoid on Dialysis
- High-potassium foods — bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, coconut water, dried fruits
- High-phosphorus foods — milk, cheese, cola drinks (dark sodas), nuts, whole grains, chocolate
- High-salt foods — pickles, papad, packaged snacks, processed meats, soy sauce
- Excess fluid — stay within your prescribed daily fluid limit (usually 500ml + urine output)
- Very high protein — excessive meat, especially on non-dialysis days
- Herbal remedies — many are nephrotoxic and dangerous for dialysis patients
✅ Safe Foods on Dialysis
- White rice, white bread, plain rotis — low potassium and phosphorus
- Egg whites — high-quality protein without the phosphorus of egg yolks
- Low-potassium vegetables — cabbage, cauliflower, bottle gourd (lauki), beans
- Low-potassium fruits — apples, pears, grapes (in small amounts)
- Fish (2–3/week) — good protein, lower phosphorus than red meat
- Boiled/steamed chicken — moderate amounts, good dialysable protein source
⚠️ Important: Dialysis patients have very individual dietary needs based on their blood reports, dialysis adequacy, and residual kidney function. Get a personalised diet plan from our dietitian at Satyadev Hospital — call 091222 37338 to schedule a dietary counselling session.
Do's & Don'ts for Dialysis Patients
Following these guidelines carefully will keep you healthier, reduce complications, and ensure the most effective dialysis sessions.
✅ Do's — Follow These Always
- ✓Attend all 3 scheduled dialysis sessions per week — missing even one session is dangerous
- ✓Weigh yourself daily — report weight gain of more than 1 kg between sessions to your nurse
- ✓Take all prescribed medications exactly as directed — especially blood pressure, phosphate binders, and EPO injections
- ✓Protect your fistula arm — no blood pressure measurements, IV cannulas, or tight clothing on that arm
- ✓Exercise your fistula arm regularly with a stress ball to keep the fistula healthy
- ✓Keep all follow-up appointments for monthly blood tests (RFT, Hb, phosphate, albumin)
- ✓Report fever, chills, redness at access site, or unusually low urine output to your nephrologist immediately
- ✓Inform our team if you travel — we will arrange dialysis at an empanelled centre
❌ Don'ts — Avoid These Always
- ✗Never miss a dialysis session without calling your nephrologist — it can be life-threatening
- ✗Do not drink more fluid than prescribed — excess fluid causes breathing difficulty and heart strain
- ✗Do not eat high-potassium foods (bananas, oranges, potatoes) — high potassium can stop your heart
- ✗Do not take any new medication, supplement, or herbal remedy without checking with your nephrologist
- ✗Do not allow blood pressure measurement or needle insertion in your fistula arm
- ✗Do not sleep on or compress your fistula arm — check the thrill (buzzing sensation) daily
- ✗Do not ignore any unusual symptoms between sessions — call 091222 37338 immediately
- ✗Do not stop blood pressure or cardiac medications without doctor's advice
Call 091222 37338 Immediately if You Experience These
Between dialysis sessions, if you experience any of these symptoms, call us or go to emergency immediately. Do not wait for your next scheduled session.
Severe Breathlessness
Difficulty breathing at rest or while lying flat — fluid in the lungs from missing a session or excess fluid intake. Emergency dialysis needed immediately.
Irregular Heartbeat / Chest Pain
Palpitations, feeling of skipped beats, or chest tightness — may indicate dangerous potassium levels or fluid around the heart. Call emergency now.
Uncontrollable Vomiting
Repeated vomiting with inability to take medications — leads to missed doses and fluid/electrolyte imbalance. Requires immediate IV treatment and possibly early dialysis.
Access Site Bleeding or Infection
Continuous bleeding from needle sites that does not stop, or redness, warmth, swelling, and pus at the fistula or catheter site — requires immediate medical attention.
Fistula Thrill Gone (No Buzzing)
If you cannot feel the buzzing/vibration (thrill) in your fistula arm — it may have clotted. Urgent evaluation needed to attempt fistula salvage.
Extreme Weakness or Confusion
Sudden extreme fatigue, confusion, or difficulty staying awake between sessions — signs of severe uraemia or electrolyte imbalance requiring emergency evaluation.
🚨 Dialysis Emergency? 24×7 Emergency Dialysis Available at Satyadev Hospital
📞 Emergency: 091222 37338Dialysis Equipment at Satyadev Hospital
Our dialysis unit uses the most advanced and safest haemodialysis technology available — for effective toxin removal and patient comfort.
Modern Haemodialysis Machines
Fresenius and Nipro haemodialysis machines with precise ultrafiltration control, online clearance monitoring (Kt/V), and built-in safety alarm systems.
High-Flux Dialysis Membranes
High-flux polysulfone dialysers that remove not only small molecules (urea, creatinine) but also larger middle molecules associated with long-term dialysis complications.
Reverse Osmosis Water System
Centralised water treatment with multi-stage filtration and RO purification ensuring ultra-pure dialysis water — critical for safe, effective dialysis and preventing water-borne complications.
Online Kt/V Monitoring
Automated online dialysis adequacy measurement during every session — ensuring each patient receives the prescribed dose of dialysis and that sessions are truly effective.
Infection Control Protocols
Strict hepatitis B and C screening for all patients, dedicated machines for HBsAg-positive patients, single-use dialysers, and regular machine disinfection — ensuring maximum safety.
Monthly Dialysis Blood Tests
In-house laboratory for monthly dialysis monitoring — RFT, haemoglobin, iron studies, phosphate, albumin, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and hepatitis serology.
Why Patients Choose Our Dialysis Centre in Patna
Hundreds of kidney failure patients from across Bihar trust Satyadev Hospital for their regular dialysis. Here is why.
Modern Machines & High-Flux Dialysis
Fresenius and Nipro dialysis machines with high-flux membranes ensure effective toxin removal and better long-term outcomes compared to low-flux dialysis.
Dialysis Free Under Ayushman Bharat
Satyadev Hospital is fully empanelled with Ayushman Bharat PMJAY. Eligible patients receive dialysis sessions completely free. CGHS and ESIC also covered.
Trained Dialysis Nurses & Technicians
Our dedicated dialysis team — trained nurses and certified dialysis technicians — monitor every patient throughout every session for safety and comfort.
3 Shifts — 6 Days a Week
Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available Monday to Saturday — flexible scheduling to accommodate working patients and those from distant locations.
Nephrologist-Supervised Care
Your dialysis prescription is set and regularly reviewed by our nephrologist. Monthly blood tests, medication adjustments, and dietary guidance included.
24×7 Emergency Dialysis
Life-threatening emergencies — pulmonary oedema, severe hyperkalaemia — requiring emergency dialysis are handled round the clock. Call 091222 37338.
Dialysis Free Under
Ayushman Bharat PMJAY
Satyadev Hospital is fully empanelled with Ayushman Bharat PMJAY for haemodialysis. Eligible patients can receive dialysis sessions completely free — including all consumables and monitoring. Call to check your eligibility.
Dialysis Patients Who Trust Satyadev Hospital
Real experiences from kidney failure patients receiving regular dialysis at our centre in Patna.
"Mere patient ko urine bladder stone tha. Ayushman Card se Satyadev Multi Speciality Hospital Patna mein surgery hui. Treatment bahut safal raha. Doctor aur staff bahut supportive hain. Dialysis ki facility bhi bahut achhi hai yahan."
"Mujhe kidney failure hai — 2 saal se Satyadev Hospital mein dialysis ho rahi hai. Machines modern hain, nurses bahut dhyan rakhti hain. Ayushman card se free ho raha hai. Doosre hospital se yahan transfer kiya — bahut better experience hai."
"Mere pitaji ki dialysis yahan ho rahi hai. Doctor sahab har mahine blood test dekhte hain aur medicine adjust karte hain. Staff bahut caring hai, machines saaf aur modern hain. Ek bhi baar koi infection nahi aaya. Bahut satisfied hain."
Frequently Asked Questions About Dialysis in Patna
Answered by our nephrology and dialysis team at Satyadev Hospital, Patna.
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Dialysis Centre Contact
Address
MAGISTRATE COLONY ROAD, Ashiana - Digha Rd, VIA, Patna, Bihar 800025
Primary Phone (24×7)
Alternate Phone
Dialysis Shifts
🌅 Morning: 6 AM – 10 AM
☀️ Afternoon: 10 AM – 2 PM
🌆 Evening: 2 PM – 6 PM
Dialysis Days
Monday to Saturday — 6 Days/Week
Emergency Dialysis
24 Hours × 7 Days