The Nephrology Department offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment
for children and adolescents with hypertension; kidney and urinary tract
disorders such as nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, congenital malformations,
cystic kidneys and kidney failure; urinary tract infections; urine abnormalities
such as protein or blood in urine; and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base
disorders. All end-stage renal disease services, including all types of
dialysis and kidney transplantation, are offered. Modern diagnostic evaluations,
including ultrasound-guided kidney biopsies, kidney function studies,
as well as radiological, power Doppler ultrasonographic, radioisotope,
and MRI are available.
Ranked among the nation's top 50 programs caring for children with complex
kidney conditions
Manning Family Children’s is
home to the state’s only pediatric dialysis and kidney transplant program, providing comprehensive, specialized care for children with kidney failure—from
dialysis and ongoing kidney care to kidney transplantation and lifelong
follow-up.We are also the only Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-approved pediatric
dialysis program in Louisiana, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety
in pediatric kidney care.
That expertise is making a life-changing difference for children and families
across the state. Already this year, our Nephrology team has performed
16 kidney transplants, giving children the opportunity for healthier futures
and a new chapter beyond kidney disease.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together pediatric nephrologists, transplant
surgeons, critical care specialists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians,
social workers and more to care for the whole child and family throughout
every step of their journey.
Dialysis
Manning Family Children’s is the only Joint Commission-accredited
and CMS-approved pediatric dialysis program in the state of Louisiana.
Therapies include hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care to patients
with acute and chronic renal failure. The Dialysis Unit also provides
acute renal replacement therapies for patients throughout the hospital.
Inpatient therapies include hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement
therapy and peritoneal dialysis.
Kidney transplants
The kidney transplant team provides kidney transplantation evaluation,
surgery and follow-up care for children with end-stage kidney disease.
A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is provided to patients and
their families, including a coordinated post-transplant management of
care. Long term follow-up care continues until patients are transitioned
to adult services.
Manning Family Children’s multi-disciplinary transplant team includes:
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