Respiratory, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact
Respiratory Secretary - Swarnalatha (Latha) Pandya
- Email: [email protected]
CF Clinic Coordinator - Rhonda Bell
- Phone: (02) 9382 1476
- Email: [email protected]
Outpatients department
- Ph: (02) 9382 1470
- Email: [email protected]
Respiratory Laboratory
- Phone: (02) 9382 1475
- Email: [email protected]
Location:
- Respiratory Medicine unit, level 0 (ground floor)
About our service
The respiratory service provides quality care, research, education and training to support children with complex respiratory disease and their families.
We also coordinate clinics for cystic fibrosis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), bronchiectasis, complex asthma, neuromuscular disorders and infant respiratory complications.
We attend the Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and long-term ventilation clinics coordinated by other teams.
Our Respiratory Support Service provides Domiciliary oxygen and our Respiratory Laboratory Service provides:
- a range of testing to establish a diagnosis
- ways of assessing the severity of disease
- monitoring of treatment and evaluation of progress.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using to manage referrals.鈥疶he Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely. 鈥�
Consultmed questions and technical support: [email protected]
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.鈥�
Please note: We do not accept GP referrals for asthma. For further comprehensive asthma treatment and management please refer to a general paediatrician.
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.鈥�
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.鈥�
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact [email protected].
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.鈥�
Phone: (02) 9382 1470
Email: [email protected]
Clinic information
We prioritise children from priority populations including:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
- children living with a disability
- children living in out-of-home-care
Please let us know if you meet any of these criteria. Please indicate if interpreter services are required and specify the language.
Go to Outpatients, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick for more information about coming to your appointment.
Respiratory laboratory services
The laboratory tests patients with a broad range of respiratory disorders including asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, neuromuscular disorders, congenital lung malformations and Oesophageal Atresia (OA)/ Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula (TOF).
Tests include
- Spirometry (with bronchodilator response for children with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma)
- Complex respiratory function tests, e.g. Lung Volumes (Plethysmography), Diffusion studies (DLCO), Multiple Breath Washout (LCI)
- Bronchial Challenge testing: Mannitol
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Nitric Oxide: exhaled eNO & Nasal eNO (to exclude PCD)
- Respiratory muscle strength testing: MIP (Maximal Inspiratory Pressures), MEP (Maximal Expiratory Pressures), SNIP (Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure) & CPF (Cough peak flow)
- Evaluation of arterial oxygen by overnight oximetry
- Skin Prick Testing (aeroallergens only)
- Hypoxic Challenge testing: (simulated aircraft cabin testing at 15% oxygen)
- Respiratory Oscillometry
Bronchoscopy services
Flexible fibro-optic bronchoscopy are performed on appropriate cases.
Clinic days
Monday
- Morning: Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje Respiratory Clinic (Monthly)
- Morning: Chronic Neonatal Lung Disease (CNLD) clinic - Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje (fortnightly)
- Morning: Rapid Review Clinic - Dr Saikiran Gopalakaje (Monthly)
- Morning: High Risk Asthma Clinic - Dr Louisa Owens (Monthly)
- Afternoon: Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Clinic (Fortnightly)
Tuesday
- Morning: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Review - Respiratory Team (Weekly)
- Morning: Dr Bernadette Prentice Respiratory Clinic (Weekly)
- Morning: Respiratory Fellow Clinic (Weekly)
- Afternoon: Complex Asthma Clinic - Dr Louisa Owens (Monthly)
- Afternoon: Bronchiectasis Clinic - Dr Bernadette Prentice (Monthly)
- Afternoon: Respiratory Fellow Bronchiectasis Clinic (Monthly)
- Afternoon: Vascular Anomalies Clinic - Dr Yvonne Belessis (Monthly)
Wednesday
- Morning: Cystic Fibrosis Clinic (Weekly)
- Morning: Dr Mimi Lu Respiratory Clinic (weekly)
Thursday
- Afternoon: Congenital Lung Clinic - Dr Sandra Chuang (Fortnightly)
Friday
- Morning: Dr Louisa Owens Respiratory Clinic (Weekly)
- Morning: Respiratory Fellow Clinic (Weekly)
- Morning: Neuromuscular Clinic - Dr Sandra Chuang (Weekly)
- Afternoon: Tracheostomy Clinic - Dr Mimi Lu (Monthly)
Factsheets
- Asthma east
- Asthma medication inhalation devices east
- OA/TOF - Oesophageal atresia and/or tracheo-oesophageal fistula east
- OA/TOF - Nutrition for children over 1 year east
- OA/TOF - Extra nutrition support for children 6 months and older east
- Allergy and allergy tests east
- Chronic neonatal lung disease east
- Eczema east
- Sweat test east
- House dust mite allergy east
