St. Peter's Hospital introduces the state-of-the-art ‘NCU-18’ blood dialysis machine
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Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital 26-01-29 11:22Main content
Leading the way in advanced care as dialysis patient numbers rise
Removes middle-molecule and larger uremic toxins according to each patient's condition
[Baeksesidae = Reporter Bae Ji-young] St. Peter's Hospital announced that on the 26th it introduced 19 NIPRO high-flux blood dialysis machines, the ‘NCU-18’, into its Artificial Kidney Center and has begun full operation.
With the recent growth of the elderly population and the rise in patients with kidney disease, the number of blood dialysis patients in Korea is climbing rapidly and now stands at around 130,000. This has heightened the need for a high-quality treatment environment for dialysis patients in each region.
St. Peter's Hospital decided to introduce new equipment in its Artificial Kidney Center in order to provide these dialysis patients with a more precise and safer treatment solution and an advanced care environment.
The newly introduced ‘NCU-18’ from NIPRO is a high-efficiency blood dialysis system that enables more precise treatment, including the use of a range of filters matched to each patient’s condition.
Depending on the filter, it efficiently removes even middle-molecule and larger uremic toxins that ordinary dialysis struggles to clear. This helps prevent the cardiovascular complications that are the leading cause of death in dialysis patients, while also aiding the management of long-term complications such as itching and osteoporosis.
Its infection-prevention and safety features are another strength. The ‘CTS (Clean Treatment Start)’ function and a closed system based on the ‘SPR’ device fundamentally reduce blood exposure to the outside throughout the dialysis process, greatly lowering the infection risk for elderly patients with weakened immunity.
A micro-bubble detection sensor also monitors air entering the blood circuit in real time and immediately recognizes changes in vascular status. It further features a ‘First Aid’ function that allows treatment at the touch of a single button in an emergency. Its size and settings suit Korean clinical practice, and patients previously treated on other manufacturers’ dialysis equipment can undergo dialysis safely without difficulty.
Lee Ji-yeon, Chief of Nephrology at St. Peter's Hospital, said, “We introduced new equipment with specialized performance so that even elderly patients with fragile vessels and vulnerability to infection can receive dialysis safely.” She added, “Beyond simply extending life, we will do our best to deliver high-efficiency dialysis tailored to each person's condition so patients can lead healthier, more active daily lives.”
Yoon, Kangjun, President of St. Peter's Hospital, also said, “With this new equipment we plan to build an even safer dialysis treatment environment and further strengthen the infrastructure and management systems that let patients receive care with peace of mind,” emphasizing, “We will continue to run the Artificial Kidney Center with patient safety and treatment outcomes as our top priority, and work even harder to provide excellent medical care.”
Source: Baeksae Sidae (https://www.100ssd.co.kr)
Removes middle-molecule and larger uremic toxins according to each patient's condition
[Baeksesidae = Reporter Bae Ji-young] St. Peter's Hospital announced that on the 26th it introduced 19 NIPRO high-flux blood dialysis machines, the ‘NCU-18’, into its Artificial Kidney Center and has begun full operation.
With the recent growth of the elderly population and the rise in patients with kidney disease, the number of blood dialysis patients in Korea is climbing rapidly and now stands at around 130,000. This has heightened the need for a high-quality treatment environment for dialysis patients in each region.
St. Peter's Hospital decided to introduce new equipment in its Artificial Kidney Center in order to provide these dialysis patients with a more precise and safer treatment solution and an advanced care environment.
The newly introduced ‘NCU-18’ from NIPRO is a high-efficiency blood dialysis system that enables more precise treatment, including the use of a range of filters matched to each patient’s condition.
Depending on the filter, it efficiently removes even middle-molecule and larger uremic toxins that ordinary dialysis struggles to clear. This helps prevent the cardiovascular complications that are the leading cause of death in dialysis patients, while also aiding the management of long-term complications such as itching and osteoporosis.
Its infection-prevention and safety features are another strength. The ‘CTS (Clean Treatment Start)’ function and a closed system based on the ‘SPR’ device fundamentally reduce blood exposure to the outside throughout the dialysis process, greatly lowering the infection risk for elderly patients with weakened immunity.
A micro-bubble detection sensor also monitors air entering the blood circuit in real time and immediately recognizes changes in vascular status. It further features a ‘First Aid’ function that allows treatment at the touch of a single button in an emergency. Its size and settings suit Korean clinical practice, and patients previously treated on other manufacturers’ dialysis equipment can undergo dialysis safely without difficulty.
Lee Ji-yeon, Chief of Nephrology at St. Peter's Hospital, said, “We introduced new equipment with specialized performance so that even elderly patients with fragile vessels and vulnerability to infection can receive dialysis safely.” She added, “Beyond simply extending life, we will do our best to deliver high-efficiency dialysis tailored to each person's condition so patients can lead healthier, more active daily lives.”
Yoon, Kangjun, President of St. Peter's Hospital, also said, “With this new equipment we plan to build an even safer dialysis treatment environment and further strengthen the infrastructure and management systems that let patients receive care with peace of mind,” emphasizing, “We will continue to run the Artificial Kidney Center with patient safety and treatment outcomes as our top priority, and work even harder to provide excellent medical care.”
Source: Baeksae Sidae (https://www.100ssd.co.kr)