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Renal Satellite Unit | Lakes
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Description
The Lakes Renal Satellite Unit currently provides outpatient haemodialysis to patients six days per week, 52 weeks per year.
The Renal Satellite Unit has been based on Pukeroa Hill, Rotorua Hospital since mid-2006. A total of 12 chairs are utilised six days a week.
The Lakes RSDU is a satellite of the Regional Renal Service (tertiary centre at Waikato District Health Board).
We also have three Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Specialty Nurses who work out of the Renal Satellite Unit to assist clients in the community.
Where is the Renal Satellite Unit? See the Rotorual Hospital Grounds map here.
Referral Expectations
Patients are referred via Waikato Renal Service.
Fees and Charges Description
New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.
Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.
Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora Lakes .
Hours
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
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| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Haemodialysis | |
| Open all public holidays, excluding Christmas Day | |
| Peritoneal Dialysis | |
| Monday - Friday | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Closed public holidays | |
Procedures/Treatments
Haemodialysis involves the use of a machine, which pumps the blood in a circuit from the body through an artificial kidney, and back to the body. As the blood goes through the artificial kidney the waste products move across a membrane and the waste products and fluid are removed from the blood. A dialysis session takes between four to six hours, and is usually required three times each week.
Haemodialysis involves the use of a machine, which pumps the blood in a circuit from the body through an artificial kidney, and back to the body. As the blood goes through the artificial kidney the waste products move across a membrane and the waste products and fluid are removed from the blood. A dialysis session takes between four to six hours, and is usually required three times each week.
Haemodialysis involves the use of a machine, which pumps the blood in a circuit from the body through an artificial kidney, and back to the body. As the blood goes through the artificial kidney the waste products move across a membrane and the waste products and fluid are removed from the blood.
A dialysis session takes between four to six hours, and is usually required three times each week.
Peritoneal Dialysis is a treatment modality for patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease) which is managed by health consumers at home. It involves a process where the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen acts as the filter to remove wastes and toxins from the body.
Peritoneal Dialysis is a treatment modality for patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease) which is managed by health consumers at home. It involves a process where the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen acts as the filter to remove wastes and toxins from the body.
Peritoneal Dialysis is a treatment modality for patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease) which is managed by health consumers at home. It involves a process where the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen acts as the filter to remove wastes and toxins from the body.
Pharmacy
Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.
Other
Click here for more information about your trip to Rotorua Hospital, including:
- Travel directions
- Public transport
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Security
- Transport and accommodation assistance
Website
Contact Details
Rotorua Hospital
Lakes
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Phone
(07) 343 7785
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Fax
(07) 343 7784
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Mobile
027 768 1955
Website
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Clinical Specialty Nurses
Ext 7864
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Clinical Nurse Manager
Ext 8698
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Nurses' Station
Ext 7785
Pukeroa Hill
Rotorua Hospital Grounds
Rotorua
Street Address
Pukeroa Hill
Rotorua Hospital Grounds
Rotorua
Postal Address
Rotorua Hospital
Private Bag 3023
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046
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This page was last updated at 11:18AM on July 26, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Renal Satellite Unit | Lakes.