Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) - Nan ah hospital

Arteriovenous Fistula  (AVF) - Nan ah hospital

Package details

Hemodialysis surgery is a minor procedure that patients can go home immediately after the surgery.

• Including doctor's fee, procedure fee, and hospital service fee.
• Excluding assessment fee, ultrasound of blood vessels (1,000 baht)
• Excluding room fee in case the patient has to be admitted to the hospital

The following documents must be prepared before surgery:

• The date of the dialysis incision must not be the same as the dialysis date.
• Medical history from a nephrologist from the hospital where you are treating your kidney disease.
• The latest blood test results, no more than 1 month old, include BUN/Cr/GFR, electrolytes, CBC, anti-HIV, HbsAg.
• History of heart disease (if any), such as coronary angiography (CAG) results, echocardiogram results.
• All medications that the patient regularly takes.
• The patient's ID card.
• Patients who take blood thinning medications, such as warfarin / antiplatelet medications, such as aspirin, must always inform the doctor. If unsure, bring the medication for the doctor to see.
• The patient must come with a relative to listen to the treatment and care guidelines both before and after surgery.
• After the patient has had a blood test and passed the evaluation criteria, they will be able to undergo surgery on the day of the first blood test.

Preparation before receiving treatment

• Physical examination and ultrasound to assess the readiness of the blood vessels
• Patients with underlying diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure should take medication to control the disease before surgery
• Avoid drawing blood, measuring blood pressure, giving saline or injecting medicine in the arm where the dialysis will be done because it may damage the veins
• Do not abstain from food and water before the dialysis
• You should exercise the veins on the side where the dialysis will be done by squeezing and relaxing the ball alternately for 10-15 minutes to increase the strength of the veins

Conditions before receiving service

• Make an appointment at least 7 days in advance

Hospital Information

• Open daily, Monday - Sunday, 24 hours a day.
• Address: 323 Prajadhipok Road, Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict, Khlong San District, Bangkok 10600
• Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ex6jL9wDzk7QpL4h7 
• Travel by BTS: BTS Silom Line, get off at Krung Thon Buri Station, then take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Nan-A Hospital.
• Travel by public transport or boat: Bus No. 4, 40, 57, 76, 177, 208, get off at Khlong San Pier, then take the orange flag express boat to Osot Pier.