Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, commonly
referred to as PICU, is a specialized medical facility designed to provide
intensive treatment for severely ill children, teenagers, and young adolescents.
PICUs are dedicated to managing highly critical pediatric cases, including
those with acute conditions and the potential for life-threatening
complications.
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Rainbow
Children's Hospital stands as one of the most advanced units in the country,
focusing on the care of critically ill children. Staffed by an in-house team of
Pediatric Intensivists available 24/7, along with full-time Pediatric
Subspecialist Consultants, the PICU utilizes advanced ventilation techniques
and organ support systems to achieve the best outcomes for critically ill
children and those with complex medical issues. To maintain a sterile
environment, our PICU is equipped with HEPA filters and Special Air Handling
Units. Furthermore, our PICU is equipped with cutting-edge resources, such as
the Latest Generation Ventilators, ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, HFOV- High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation, Nitric Oxide Delivery
Units, Continuous EEG Monitoring, ICP Monitoring, and Hemodialysis Machines.
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Utilization of HEPA filters and specialized air handling units to ensure the circulation of bacteria-free air.
- A dedicated infection control team.
- State-of-the-art equipment for monitoring and managing children, including the latest generation multi-channel cardiac monitors, intracranial pressure monitoring equipment, in-house 2D echo, continuous EEG monitoring, ultrasound machines, hemodialysis machines, and more.
- All ICUs are equipped with the latest generation ventilators, nitric oxide delivery units, and high-frequency oscillators.
- A variety of pediatric therapies and Post Transplant Care