The Xunta de Galicia will allocate 2,101,483.87 euros to the successive supply of consumable materials and the provision of necessary equipment for hemodialysis procedures in the health area of Lugo, A Mariña, and Monforte de Lemos. This decision was made by the Consello da Xunta today.
The contract will have a duration of two years, with a possibility of extension for an additional 24 months. If this extension is applied, the estimated value of the agreement would amount to 4,101,336.80 euros.
This initiative, stemming from a framework agreement, aims to standardize the procurement of these products across the entire Galician public health system. The goal is to improve acquisition timelines and ensure quality healthcare, guaranteeing continuity of care and patient safety.
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, is characterized by a progressive deterioration of kidney function. This results in a loss of the body's ability to eliminate waste products, electrolytes, and excess fluid.
The most common causes of this condition include diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerular disease, and polycystic kidney disease. In the most advanced stages, patient survival depends solely on treatments such as dialysis and kidney transplants.
Hemodialysis (HD), a renal replacement therapy technique, is the most widely used dialysis modality. It works by filtering the blood through a dialyzer, which removes toxins and excess fluid, thereby improving patient survival.
Personalizing dialysis treatments, tailored to the specific characteristics and clinical needs of each patient, is crucial. Applying these treatments is essential for the survival of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and for reducing long-term complications.
The materials included in this tender comprise items such as dialyzers, filters, arterio-venous lines, catheters, disinfectants, and specific equipment for performing hemodialysis techniques.
