Nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology · Dialysis · Transplantation department provides inpatient and outpatient care for patients with acute or chronic kidney disease, transplantation and dialysis in all its forms.
The department has a research and teaching activity.
Nephrology · Dialysis · Transplantation department provides inpatient and outpatient care for patients with acute or chronic kidney disease, transplantation and dialysis in all its forms.
The department has a research and teaching activity.
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Consultations & Team
Service composition
The Nephrology medical team at Caen Normandy University Hospital has been organized into a Territorial Nephrology Medical Team, headquartered at the University Hospital.
The medical team works in collaboration with the care teams (healthcare managers, advanced practice nurses, nurses, nursing assistants, paramedics) and the administrative management teams of the three partners: Caen University Hospital, Flers Hospital, and ANIDER .- 1 University Professor · Hospital Practitioner
- 1 Associate Professor · Hospital Practitioner
- 1 University Lecturer · Hospital Practitioner
- 9 Hospital Practitioners
- 3 Health Executives
- 1 Advanced Practice Nurse
- 1 Coordinating Nurse
- 1 Dietitian
- 1 Psychologist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is kidney failure?
The kidneys are located in the abdomen. They act as two filters, through which blood passes day and night, creating urine that is then deposited in the bladder. In this way, the human body eliminates the various molecules, toxins, and medications absorbed throughout the day.
Kidney failure corresponds to a clogging of these two filters, resulting in an accumulation of toxins which, in the long term, can be responsible for various symptoms, some of which can, in severe cases, lead to death.
How to detect kidney disease?
A diagnosis of kidney disease can be made either:
- through a blood test , which may show an accumulation of toxins
- by urine analysis using a urine strip, which may show the abnormal presence of protein and/or microscopic blood.
- by renal ultrasound which may show an abnormality of the kidneys and/or of the proper flow of urine to the bladder.
What is extrarenal purification treatment?
Extracorporeal renal replacement therapy involves implementing a treatment that takes over the function of the two diseased kidneys. Currently, kidney transplantation or dialysis .
The implementation of these treatments is done through learning and training that doctors carry out in coordination with nurses over a series of consultations.
The dangers of kidney failure
It's important to remember that if the body's filters become clogged, molecules will accumulate in the blood and cause symptoms. In cases of advanced kidney failure, the main molecules responsible for symptoms are:
- Sodium , the mineral in table salt, is in crystalline form. Once in the bloodstream, salt dissolves and does not return to its crystalline form. If the kidneys are no longer able to eliminate ingested salt, it will be stored and retain water with it. This will cause various symptoms such as high blood pressure , edema , weight gain , and unusual shortness of breath acute pulmonary edema can occur, requiring emergency hospitalization.
- Potassium is a molecule involved in nerve conduction, enabling muscle contraction. Its accumulation in the blood can block this muscle contraction. This results in a loss of muscle strength, which may manifest as an inability to stand, but more importantly, it can block the contraction of the heart muscle, leading to cardiac arrest in severe cases. High blood potassium levels require emergency hospitalization.
- Uremic toxins represent all the cellular waste produced by the body every day. Their accumulation can cause itching, excessive fatigue, loss of appetite , and weight loss. This is known as uremic syndrome, where the body draws on its reserves until they are depleted.
- Medications , since some are primarily eliminated through urine, can accumulate in the urine, causing symptoms of overdose. Pain relievers (except paracetamol) , sleeping pills, some antidiabetic medications, and some antibiotics are particularly susceptible.
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is an extrarenal purification treatment where toxins are removed through contact between the patient's blood and a fluid called dialysate. The toxins pass from the blood to the dialysate via a membrane. This exchange can be achieved using two techniques:
- Hemodialysis. With this technique, the exchange between the blood and the dialysate takes place via an extracorporeal circuit. Blood leaves the body to be purified in a machine, then returns to the body. This dialysis method can be performed independently at home or in a hemodialysis center, day or night. To perform hemodialysis, it is necessary to create an arteriovenous fistula or to insert a dialysis catheter in the neck.
- Peritoneal dialysis. With this technique, the exchange between the blood and the dialysate takes place within the body. The dialysate is infused into the abdomen using a catheter, where it absorbs toxins from the blood, and is then drained out of the abdomen. This dialysis method is performed at home, day or night. A peritoneal dialysis catheter is required to perform this procedure.
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University Center for Kidney Diseases
Nephrology
CUMR Access
CUMR Access
Main Access
Main Access
CUMR Access
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Consultations
University Center for Kidney Diseases
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Hemodialysis
University Center for Kidney Diseases
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0
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Conventional hospitalization
Mother-of-Pearl Coast Tower
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21
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Hospitalization in continuous care
Mother-of-Pearl Coast Tower
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16
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Parking 1
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Day hospital
University Center for Kidney Diseases
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1
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CUMR
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Parking 2
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Hemodialysis and consultation in Flers
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