Renal Dialysis
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The Renal Dialysis Unit at SDMH is a satellite unit under the Royal Melbourne Hospital. If emergency dialysis care is needed out of hours, you will require transport to the parent hospital.
If you feel unwell outside our hours of operations we strongly recommend that you contact your doctor or the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Avoid waiting until your next scheduled dialysis session, as delays may be detrimental to your health.
Where is Renal Dialysis located?
The Renal Dialysis Unit is located in the Community Services complex at the rear of Seymour District Memorial Hospital, Bretonneux St, Seymour.
Hours of Operation
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7am to 7.30pm, for a morning and an afternoon shift
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am to 1.30pm, for a morning shift only
- Sunday - closed
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In case of emergency
The Renal Dialysis Unit at SDMH is a satellite unit under the Royal Melbourne Hospital. If emergency dialysis care is needed out of hours, you will require transport to the parent hospital.
If you feel unwell outside our hours of operations we strongly recommend that you contact your doctor or the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Avoid waiting until your next scheduled dialysis session, as delays may be detrimental to your health.
Admission to the Renal Dialysis Unit
Admission to the Renal Dialysis Unit is arranged by the Coordinator of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Dialysis Service in Consultation with the nursing staff of the SDMH unit.
Holiday patients are accepted only if space is available.
Prior to being admitted to the SDMH Renal Dialysis Unit, we will require the following information:
- letter from your transferring hospital
- letter from your doctor detailing full medical and surgical history, medications, etc.
- most recent blood test results
- HIV. Hep C, Hep B and MRSA status
- details of level of patient participation, ie setting up chair/fistula packs, etc.
- venous access details
- recent renal chemistry
- ferrum administration record
Please note that you are required to bring your own supply of medications and drugs used while dialyzing, such as Ferrum and Eprex.
Facilities
SDMH Renal Dialysis Unit has the facilities to dialise three patients per shift.
Parking
Free parking is available at the front or rear of the Hospital.
Queries
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Dialysis Unit during working hours on 03 5793 6324
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Last Updated: 14-Oct-08
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