Emergency Services

ED Dialysis Services

When your ED patient needs urgent dialysis, every minute counts. KidneyCare provides rapid-response nephrology services with same-day dialysis capability for life-threatening emergencies.

Emergency Dialysis Hotline
(818) 530-4501

Available 24/7 for urgent ED consultations

Our ED Response Capability

<2 hrs
Emergency response time
24/7
Nephrologist availability
Same Day
Dialysis for urgent cases
15 min
Average callback time

When the ED Needs Dialysis

We handle the full spectrum of nephrology emergencies presenting to your ED

CRITICAL

Severe Hyperkalemia

K+ >6.5 mEq/L with EKG changes. When medical management isn't enough or contraindicated.

CRITICAL

Pulmonary Edema

Volume overload not responding to diuretics. Emergent ultrafiltration to avoid intubation.

CRITICAL

Symptomatic Uremia

Altered mental status, pericarditis, or intractable nausea from kidney failure.

CRITICAL

Toxic Ingestions

Dialyzable toxins: lithium, methanol, ethylene glycol, salicylates, metformin.

Missed Dialysis

ESRD patient who missed 2+ sessions, now symptomatic or with dangerous labs.

Acute Kidney Injury

New AKI with urgent indications for dialysis initiation.

Our ED Dialysis Services

Rapid-response nephrology support designed for the emergency department environment

24/7 Consult Line

Direct access to our nephrologists. Callback within 15 minutes. Guidance on emergent management while we mobilize.

Rapid Response

Our team can be at bedside within 2 hours for true emergencies. We bring everything needed to dialyze.

Bedside Dialysis

ED-based dialysis when the patient can't wait for admission. Portable equipment, experienced nurses.

Toxicology Expertise

Specialized protocols for dialyzable poisons. CRRT for sustained clearance when needed.

Disposition Support

We coordinate admission to dialysis-capable beds. Or arrange outpatient dialysis for discharge.

ESRD Coverage

Your ESRD patients who missed dialysis don't need to board. We get them dialyzed and discharged.

Benefits for Your ED

Partnering with KidneyCare for ED dialysis services improves throughput, reduces boarding, and ensures your sickest patients get timely care.

Reduced ED boarding for dialysis patients
Faster disposition decisions
Expert toxicology consultation
Decreased LWBS for ESRD patients
Improved patient satisfaction scores
24/7 nephrology support without on-staff nephrologist

How It Works

1
Call Our Hotline
24/7 direct line to our on-call nephrologist
2
Immediate Guidance
Phone consultation on emergent management
3
Team Mobilizes
Nurse and equipment dispatched if dialysis needed
4
Bedside Care
We handle the dialysis, you manage the rest

Need Emergency Dialysis Support?

Partner with KidneyCare to ensure your ED has 24/7 access to nephrology expertise and rapid-response dialysis services.