Intensive Care Unit & Coronary Care Unit | Lakes | Te Whatu Ora

Postal Address

Rotorua Hospital
Private Bag 3023
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046

Contact Details

  • ICU Phone

    (07) 349 7955 ext 8034

  • CCU Phone

    (07) 349 7955 ext 7839

Cardiovascular Problems

Patients with critical illness commonly develop problems with their hearts and circulation. Various factors are involved, some related to the primary disease while others are secondary effects. Problems include changes in: the distribution and volume of body fluid, the condition of the blood vessels and the ability of the heart to pump blood around the body.

Treatment for cardiovascular problems may include fluids therapy and a wide range of medicines to control the heart rate, cardiac function and blood pressure.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/intensive-care/intensive-care-unit-coronary-care-unit-lakes/