Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a unit designed to provide intensive medical care to critically ill or injured children. The PICU is equipped with advanced monitoring devices, life support systems, and a highly trained medical team to manage complex cases involving various conditions like:

• Respiratory issues (e.g., severe asthma, pneumonia)
• Cardiac problems (e.g., congenital heart defects, arrhythmias)
• Neurological conditions (e.g., seizures, head injuries)
• Infections (e.g., sepsis)
• Trauma (e.g., from accidents)
• Post-surgical care (e.g., after major surgeries)

The medical team in the PICU typically includes pediatric intensivists (doctors), specialized nurses. The PICU is designed for close monitoring, with equipment like ventilators, heart monitors, and IV systems to support and stabilize the patient.

Children in the PICU are often critically ill, and the unit offers a safe, controlled environment where the child’s condition can be monitored and treated around the clock. Care in the PICU may also involve managing pain, supporting organ functions, or offering end-of-life care in some cases.