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Department of Paediatric Intensive Care

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the hospital is a hub of excellence, offering an unwavering commitment to helping our little patients in the most crucial times. With specialized Pediatric expertise offered by our multidisciplinary team of doctors, we strive to ensure the finest outcomes. The PICU is outfitted with cutting-edge facilities that are specifically tailored to meet the requirements of critically ill children while ensuring their comfort

At some point in their lives, every child realises they are their own superheroes. At Surya Hospital, we give them wings with exceptional care to let their health fly high because nothing should hold them back

What is a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit?

A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized medical unit within a hospital that provides comprehensive care for critically ill children, and adolescents.

The PICU is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who have specialized training in pediatric critical care.

The primary focus of a PICU is to deliver intensive monitoring, treatment, and support for children with severe medical conditions or those recovering from major surgeries.

What facilities are offered by a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit?

A multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists, including specialized Nurses, respiratory Therapists, Nutritionists and physicians to ensure round-the-clock care and support
Cutting-edge monitoring technology for regular and precise monitoring of the childs vitals and assessing organ function from time to time. This is crucial for analysing the childs prognosis.
Advanced life support modalities like mechanical ventilators, hemodynamic monitors and extracorporeal life support to support healthy and normal breathing for children with respiratory difficulties.

Management of critical diseases and conditions which call for the need for 24/7 care and monitoring like traumatic injuries, complex Neurological problems, organ dysfunction and respiratory failure.
Post-operative care for children who have undergone a major surgical intervention. The aim is to offer a more comfortable and healing atmosphere to ensure faster recovery with the least complications and a better prognosis.
Postoperative Care: Children who undergo major surgeries, including Cardiac surgeries or Organ Transplants, often receive postoperative care in the PICU to monitor and manage their recovery

What are the different levels of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Paediatric Intensive Care Units can be classified into 3 different types based on the type of care offered and the complexity of conditions addressed.

Level I PICU: The aim of a Level I PICU is to offer basic care to children with common pediatric conditions that do not require intensive monitoring and care. Children can be shifted from Level I to Level II or Level III ICU if they do not show a positive prognosis despite all efforts.
Level II PICU: The aim of Level II PICU is to offer an intermediate level of care addressing moderate health issues and medical emergencies in children. It is manned by a specialised team of experts, including Pediatric Intensivists, nurses and respiratory therapists, holding expertise in offering life support care to children.
Level III PICU: The aim of Level III PICU is to offer the most advanced and comprehensive facilities for the management of critically ill children with life-threatening diseases and injuries. Level III PICU also caters to the needs of children who have undergone high-risk surgical interventions like Organ Transplants.

Why would a child be admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit?

A child may be admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for any of the following reasons.

Respiratory distress or failure, which may be linked to conditions like pneumonia, bronchiolitis or post-operative complications
Cardiothoracic conditions like congenital defects, cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki disease and abnormal heart rhythms.
Neurological conditions like brain trauma, seizures, brain tumours, malformations and developmental disorders.
Complications linked to serious infections and sepsis, such as septic shock, inflammatory response syndrome and high-grade fever.
Life-threatening trauma and injuries including amputation, cuts, burns etc, that require invasive intervention and prolonged care.
Complex surgical interventions like organ transplants, in which the diseased or non-functional organs are replaced with healthy substitutes taken from a donor. This may be done for organs like the Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, and Liver.
Serious blood-related malignancies and disorders including Leukemia, Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are advanced ventilators used for?

Advanced ventilators are used to help patients who need help breathing. The ventilators have advanced features like pressure support, synchronised breathing, and high-frequency oscillation to provide customised support for each patient's specific demands.

When is a child admitted to the PICU?

A child may be admitted to the PICU if he/she requires intensive care and supervision for a serious life-threatening condition or injury.

What conditions are treated in the PICU?

Various conditions treated in a PICU include:

Congenital abnormalities
Autoimmune disorders
Complex surgery
Severe infection
Physical trauma
Medication overdose

Who takes care of the children in the PICU?

PICU is manned by an expert team of doctors, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists and specialized nurses to take care of the children 24/7.