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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

  • Post- transplant Care

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Dr. DINESH KUMAR  CHIRLA - Director Intensive Care Services - Rainbow Children's Hospital

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Director Intensive Care Services - Rainbow Children's Hospital

English,Hindi,Telugu Banjara Hills, Financial District

Dr. Pritesh Nagar - Consultant - Pediatrician

Dr. Pritesh Nagar

Consultant - Pediatrician

Telugu,English Himayatnagar

Dr. Rakshay Shetty - Consultant- Pediatric Intensivist & General Pediatrician

Dr. Rakshay Shetty

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English,Kannada Marathahalli

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Dr. Karthik Narayanan R

Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency, Chennai

English,Tamil Guindy, Sholinganallur

Dr. PREETHAM KUMAR - Consultant - Pediatrician & Pediatric Intensive Care, Secunderabad & LB Nagar (Hyderabad)

Dr. Preetham Kumar

Consultant - Pediatrician & Pediatric Intensive Care, Secunderabad & LB Nagar (Hyderabad)

Telugu,Hindi,English Secunderabad, LB Nagar

Dr. SHAIKH FARHAN A RASHID - Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Head of the Department of Pediatric Intensive Care.

Dr. Shaikh Farhan A Rashid

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Head of the Department of Pediatric Intensive Care.

English,Hindi Banjara Hills

Dr. ANUPAM JAISWAL - Consultant Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician

Dr. Anupam Jaiswal

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician

Kannada,Telugu,English,Hindi Bannerghatta

Dr. KRITHIKA P - Consultant - General Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensive Care

Dr. Krithika P

Consultant - General Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensive Care

English,Telugu,Hindi Anna Nagar

Dr.  REENA MATHEW - Consultant Paediatric Intensivist

Dr. Reena Mathew

Consultant Paediatric Intensivist

Telugu,English Financial District

Dr. SANDEEP REDDY - Consultant - Pediatric Intensivist & General Pediatrician

Dr. Sandeep Reddy

Consultant - Pediatric Intensivist & General Pediatrician

English,Telugu Banjara Hills

Dr. MANJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA - Consultant - Pediatric Intensivist

Dr. Manjinder Singh Randhawa

Consultant - Pediatric Intensivist

Hindi,English Malviya Nagar

Dr. B SATYANARAYANA REDDY - Consultant-Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician

Dr. B Satyanarayana Reddy

Consultant-Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician

telugu,English Hydernagar

Dr. Aniket Anil Parashar - Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist

Dr. Aniket Anil Parashar

Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist

English Himayatnagar

Dr. V PAVITRA - Consultant Emergency & Pediatric Intensive care

Dr. V Pavitra

Consultant Emergency & Pediatric Intensive care

English,Hindi,Kannada,Tamil Marathahalli

Dr. KAPIL BHAGWATRAO SACHANE - Consultant Neonatologist  and Pediatric Intensivist

Dr. Kapil Bhagwatrao Sachane

Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatric Intensivist

English,Telugu Banjara Hills

Dr. Madhumithra D S - Consultant - Pediatrics & PICU

Dr. Madhumithra D S

Consultant - Pediatrics & PICU

English,Hindi,Kannada,Telugu Sarjapur Road

Dr. Akila Sivakumar - Consultant - Ped. Emergency & Intensive care.

Dr. Akila Sivakumar

Consultant - Ped. Emergency & Intensive care.

English,Hindi,Tamil Sholinganallur

DR. VANDANA KENT - Consultant - General Pediatrics

Dr. Vandana Kent

Consultant - General Pediatrics

English,Hindi Malviya Nagar

Dr. Lini Balakrishnan - Sr Consultant, Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensivist

Dr. Lini Balakrishnan

Sr Consultant, Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensivist

English,Hindi,Kannada Sarjapur Road

Dr. E GOPALAKRISHNAN - Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency

Dr. E Gopalakrishnan

Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency

English,Tamil,Hindi Anna Nagar

Dr. Manju Kedarnath - Senior Consultant - Paediatric Intensivist and Paediatrician

Dr. Manju Kedarnath

Senior Consultant - Paediatric Intensivist and Paediatrician

English,Hindi,Kannada,Tamil Sarjapur Road

Dr. Quazi Sumaira Idris - Consultant - Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care

Dr. Quazi Sumaira Idris

Consultant - Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care

English,Hindi,Marathi Hebbal, Hennur Road

Dr. Bharath Periasamy - Associate Consultant-General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensivist.

Dr. Bharath Periasamy

Associate Consultant-General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensivist.

English,Tamil,Telugu Sholinganallur

Dr. NATARAJ PALANIAPPAN - Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care and General Pediatrics, Chennai

Dr. Nataraj Palaniappan

Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care and General Pediatrics, Chennai

English,Tamil Guindy

Dr. AKHEEL S RIZWAN - Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist, Vikrampuri (Hyderabad)

Dr. Akheel S Rizwan

Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist, Vikrampuri (Hyderabad)

Hindi,English Secunderabad

Dr. ANUPAMA  Y - Senior Consultant – Pediatric Intensivist and pediatrcian

Dr. Anupama Y

Senior Consultant – Pediatric Intensivist and pediatrcian

English,Hindi,Telugu Banjara Hills

Dr. CHANDRA SHEKHAR KOYALA KONDA - Pediatrician

Dr. Chandra Shekhar Koyala Konda

Pediatrician

Telugu,Hindi,English Hydernagar

Dr. MILIND MALLIKARJUN JAMBAGI - Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist

Dr. Milind Mallikarjun Jambagi

Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist

Telugu,Hindi,English,Marathi,Kannada Secunderabad

Dr. PAILU RAMESH KUMAR - Consultant pediatrician and pediatric intensivist

Dr. Pailu Ramesh Kumar

Consultant pediatrician and pediatric intensivist

Telugu,English Currency Nagar, Governorpet

Dr. SHASHWAT MOHANTY - Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Pediatrician

Dr. Shashwat Mohanty

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Pediatrician

Telugu,English Health City, Kailash Metta

Dr. YESHWANTH REDDY J - Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Pediatrician

Dr. Yeshwanth Reddy J

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Pediatrician

Telugu,English Health City

Dr. SURESH KUMAR PANDA - Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care

Dr. Suresh Kumar Panda

Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care

Telugu,English LB Nagar

Dr. RAM GOPAL HOLLA - Senior Consultant Neonatology & Pediatrics

Dr. Ram Gopal Holla

Senior Consultant Neonatology & Pediatrics

English,Hindi Rosewalk, Panchsheel Park

Dr. GEETHA JAYAPATHY - Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency Services, Chennai

Dr. Geetha Jayapathy

Pediatric Intensive Care and Emergency Services, Chennai

Tamil,English Guindy

Dr. M D  NAWAD AZAM - Consultant-Paediatric Intensivist

Dr. M D Nawad Azam

Consultant-Paediatric Intensivist

Kannada,English Hebbal

Dr. CHANDRA SEKHAR SINGHA - Consultant

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Singha

Consultant

English Malviya Nagar

Dr. DEEPAK R - Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care

Dr. Deepak R

Consultant - Pediatric Intensive Care

English,Kannada Marathahalli

Dr. ANANTHA VENKATA LAKSHMAN SAI PIRIDI - Consultant

Dr. Anantha Venkata Lakshman Sai Piridi

Consultant

Telugu,English Kailash Metta

Dr. HEMA KUMAR NAGAPPAGARI - Consultant Pediatric Intensivist  & Pediatrician

Dr. Hema Kumar Nagappagari

Consultant Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician

Telugu,English Currency Nagar

Dr. DIKSHITHA REDDY KASARLA - Consultant

Dr. Dikshitha Reddy Kasarla

Consultant

Telugu,English Hydernagar

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FAQs
Why Choose Rainbow Children’s Hospital for PICU?
With a team of in-house Pediatric Intensivists available 24/7 at the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The unit is supported by full-time Pediatric sub-specialist consultants, advanced ventilation modalities, and advanced organ support systems. Further, the PICU at Rainbow Children’s Hospital delivers the best outcomes for critically ill children and children with complex problems thus making it one of the best children's hospital for critical care in their pediatric intensive care unit. Rainbow Children’s Hospital has one of the best PICU (pediatric intensive care units) in the metropolitan cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and many more facilities coming up soon across major cities in India. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather With a team of in-house Pediatric Intensivists available 24/7 at the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The unit is supported by full-time Pediatric sub-specialist consultants, advanced ventilation modalities, and advanced organ support systems. Further, the PICU at Rainbow Children’s Hospital delivers the best outcomes for critically ill children and children with complex problems thus making it one of the best children's hospital for critical care in their pediatric intensive care unit. Rainbow Children’s Hospital has one of the best PICU (pediatric intensive care units) in the metropolitan cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and many more facilities coming up soon across major cities in India.
In Which centers Rainbow has a PICU?
Rainbow Children’s Hospital has one of the best pediatric intensive care units (PICU) in India, with its state-of-the-art childcare facilities available in cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and many more facilities coming up soon across major cities in India. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Rainbow Children’s Hospital has one of the best pediatric intensive care units (PICU) in India, with its state-of-the-art childcare facilities available in cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and many more facilities coming up soon across major cities in India.
How is a PICU different from the rest of the hospital?
PICU is a section of the hospital providing the highest level of medical care to sick children. It is different from the general medical floors as it allows continuous monitoring of breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. The PICU also has a medical staff that can provide intensive therapies like breathing machines or ventilators that require close medical supervision. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather PICU is a section of the hospital providing the highest level of medical care to sick children. It is different from the general medical floors as it allows continuous monitoring of breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. The PICU also has a medical staff that can provide intensive therapies like breathing machines or ventilators that require close medical supervision.
Who is admitted to the PICU?
Any child who is seriously ill and required medical intensive care that could not be performed on the main medical floors is admitted to the PICU. The most common conditions include:\n\n Asthma\n Heart conditions\n Serious infections\n Complications of diabetes\n Serious injury :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Any child who is seriously ill and required medical intensive care that could not be performed on the main medical floors is admitted to the PICU. The most common conditions include:

Asthma
Heart conditions
Serious infections
Complications of diabetes
Serious injury
How long will my child stay in the PICU?
The duration of your child’s stay in the PICU will depend on their condition. For some, it is just one day. For others, it can extend to several weeks or even months. To get an idea of the duration, you can talk to the doctor or nurses. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather The duration of your child’s stay in the PICU will depend on their condition. For some, it is just one day. For others, it can extend to several weeks or even months. To get an idea of the duration, you can talk to the doctor or nurses.
Who will take care of my child in the PICU?
There are several skilled professionals working in the PICU to take care of your child. But as a parent, it can be a little overwhelming to leave your child in the care of someone you don’t know. If you feel the same, you can talk to the healthcare professionals regarding any concerns you might be having.\n\nOne of the most important people in the PICU is the nurses. They are trained in taking care of the sickest children. They will be involved in minute-to-minute care of the children. It is important for the hospital to maintain a high nurse to patient ratio, meaning that each nurse should care for fewer patients. This way, they will be able to take better care of the children.\n\nSeveral physicians might take care of your child. However, the attending physician is the one in charge. The team contains residents doctors who have completed their training and the PICU fellows who are currently training. Apart from them, there will be several other specialists like neurosurgeons and cardiologists, depending on the needs of the children. Respiratory therapists help in setting up and monitoring ventilators and other breathing equipment. In some cases, physical therapists, nutritionists, and occupational therapists might come into play as well. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather There are several skilled professionals working in the PICU to take care of your child. But as a parent, it can be a little overwhelming to leave your child in the care of someone you don’t know. If you feel the same, you can talk to the healthcare professionals regarding any concerns you might be having.

One of the most important people in the PICU is the nurses. They are trained in taking care of the sickest children. They will be involved in minute-to-minute care of the children. It is important for the hospital to maintain a high nurse to patient ratio, meaning that each nurse should care for fewer patients. This way, they will be able to take better care of the children.

Several physicians might take care of your child. However, the attending physician is the one in charge. The team contains residents doctors who have completed their training and the PICU fellows who are currently training. Apart from them, there will be several other specialists like neurosurgeons and cardiologists, depending on the needs of the children. Respiratory therapists help in setting up and monitoring ventilators and other breathing equipment. In some cases, physical therapists, nutritionists, and occupational therapists might come into play as well.
What can be expected in the PICU?
During the stay, you can expect the following equipment in the PICU:\n\n IVs - Almost every kid admitted to the PICU has an intravenous catheter to transfer medications and fluids into the body. It is usually inserted in the arms or hands, but in some cases in legs, feet, or even scalp. It is a thin tube that is inserted into the vein using a small needle. Once the IV is in the vein, the needle is taken out and the soft plastic tube is left.\n\n In some cases, if a large amount of medicines and fluids are needed to be delivered, larger IVs can be used. Known as central lines, these IVs are inserted into the central and larger veins of the neck, chest or groin.\n \n Medications - There are certain medications that can have a serious side effect. To administer such medications, the child must be in the PICU where they can be monitored. Instead of a few hours, some medications are needed to be given continuously. These medicines like morphine, dopamine, and epinephrine are used for helping with blood pressure, heart function, and pain relief.\n \n Monitors - Almost all the kids in the PICU have monitors attached to them. These use chest leads to secure the device to the body. Chest leads are small stickers that are connected to the wires. They are used for counting the breathing and heart rate of a child. Some kids will be connected to a pulse oximetry machine that is used for checking the levels of blood oxygen. This device is attached to the toes or fingers. If the blood pressure of your kid is not monitored directly using an arterial catheter, they will have a blood pressure cuff attached to their leg or arm.\n \n Tests - Doctors will order blood and urine tests to get more information on your child’s health. This also includes imaging tests like an X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and an ultrasound. In some cases, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the spinal cord and the brain is also tested.\n \n Ventilators - Kids admitted to the PICU usually need some help to breathe. This includes using tubing in the nose or a face mask to get that extra oxygen. In a serious case, a child will be connected to a breathing machine called a ventilator. This can be done in two ways. Either through a tracheostomy where a plastic tube will be directly inserted into the windpipe through the skin or through an endotracheal tube where the tube will be inserted through the nose or mouth into the windpipe. For different situations, there are different ventilators. But the basic purpose for all is the same - help the child breathe. When the breathing tube is in the windpipe, the child will be administered pain relief and sedative medicines. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather During the stay, you can expect the following equipment in the PICU:

IVs - Almost every kid admitted to the PICU has an intravenous catheter to transfer medications and fluids into the body. It is usually inserted in the arms or hands, but in some cases in legs, feet, or even scalp. It is a thin tube that is inserted into the vein using a small needle. Once the IV is in the vein, the needle is taken out and the soft plastic tube is left.

In some cases, if a large amount of medicines and fluids are needed to be delivered, larger IVs can be used. Known as central lines, these IVs are inserted into the central and larger veins of the neck, chest or groin.

Medications - There are certain medications that can have a serious side effect. To administer such medications, the child must be in the PICU where they can be monitored. Instead of a few hours, some medications are needed to be given continuously. These medicines like morphine, dopamine, and epinephrine are used for helping with blood pressure, heart function, and pain relief.

Monitors - Almost all the kids in the PICU have monitors attached to them. These use chest leads to secure the device to the body. Chest leads are small stickers that are connected to the wires. They are used for counting the breathing and heart rate of a child. Some kids will be connected to a pulse oximetry machine that is used for checking the levels of blood oxygen. This device is attached to the toes or fingers. If the blood pressure of your kid is not monitored directly using an arterial catheter, they will have a blood pressure cuff attached to their leg or arm.

Tests - Doctors will order blood and urine tests to get more information on your child’s health. This also includes imaging tests like an X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and an ultrasound. In some cases, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the spinal cord and the brain is also tested.

Ventilators - Kids admitted to the PICU usually need some help to breathe. This includes using tubing in the nose or a face mask to get that extra oxygen. In a serious case, a child will be connected to a breathing machine called a ventilator. This can be done in two ways. Either through a tracheostomy where a plastic tube will be directly inserted into the windpipe through the skin or through an endotracheal tube where the tube will be inserted through the nose or mouth into the windpipe. For different situations, there are different ventilators. But the basic purpose for all is the same - help the child breathe. When the breathing tube is in the windpipe, the child will be administered pain relief and sedative medicines.
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