Auburn Hospital
Auburn Hospital
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Address
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| Auburn Hospital Norval Street Auburn NSW 2144 |
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Telephone
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| (02) 9563 9500 |
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Type of Unit
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| ICU/HDU/CCU |
Unit Services
General medical and surgical patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit to have their heart rate, blood pressure and breathing monitored. Patients requiring close observation are admitted to the unit.
If a patient requires a higher level of Intensive Care management such as ventilation or dialysis (kidney machine), then transfer will be arranged to another intensive care unit that provides these specialised services.
Other hospitals in the area include, Westmead, Blacktown and Mt Druitt.
Unit Staffing
Specialised and qualified senior doctors as well as those gaining experience in Intensive Care Medicine manage patients in the unit. Cardiologists (heart doctors) manage the care of the cardiac patients.
A team of highly specialised and qualified senior nurses
as well as those gaining experience and qualifications in Intensive
Care Nursing / High Dependency Nursing manage patients in the unit.
A senior Registered Nurse is in charge of each shift (Team Leader)
Other health professionals from the disciplines of social work, dietetics, pharmacy and physiotherapy may be involved in the care of patients in the ICU/HDU/CCU.
Other Hospital Services
A Gift Shop and Coffee Shop are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
How to Get to Auburn Hospital
State Rail – western line to Auburn Station or Lidcombe Station. There is a bus service available from Auburn or Lidcombe railway station 5 mins by car from Auburn Station or Lidcombe Station.
A map of the hospital'slocation is below. A more detailed map can be found at the Whereis Online WebSite.
