Renal (Haemodialyis & Peritoneal Unit)
Telephone |
Haemodialysis - (01384) 456111 extension 3384 |
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Telephone 2 |
CAPD - (01384) 456111 extension 3388 |
Fax Number |
(01384) 244347 |
Clinical Directorate |
Ambulatory Medicine |
Clinical Director |
Professor Kitas |
Medical Service Head |
Dr Kunigal Shivakumar |
Matron |
Julie Pain |
Lead Nurse |
Helen Perkins (Haemodialysis) Julie Potter (nurse) |
Lead Nurse |
Jane Parker (CAPD) |
Information about the service |
The Peritoneal dialysis unit is based in the same unit and provides training and support for patients who are receiving, or who will be starting, Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). CAPD is carried out by the patients in their own homes. |
Who does the service treat? |
The unit procides a variety of specialist services for patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. |
Clinic Times |
7.30am to 9pm |
Visiting Times |
No visitors are allowed on the unit during dialysis. |
Location |
Ground floor, East wing, Russells Hall Hospital |
Useful Links & Websites |
Dudley Kidney Patient Association
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The Renal Unit is based at Russells Hall Hospital and provides haemodialysis for patients whose kidneys have failed to function. These patients attend the unit for dialysis three times a week for up to five hours.Useful Information
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Trust Headquarters
Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2HQ
Telephone
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(01384) 456111
Fax
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(01384) 244051