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PICU

The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) provides high-level care to critically ill pediatric patients. The unit has advanced life-saving devices and several monitoring devices that monitor vital parameters, such as heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure. It enhances the speed of recovery, lowers the risk of permanent debility, and improves survival chances.

Our offerings

  • Pediatric Surgeries: The department of pediatrics offers the full spectrum of pediatric surgeries involving simple and complex procedures. The PICU at the Citizens Specialty Hospital is equipped with advanced facilities to care for the patients during recovery after surgery.
  • Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management: Giving anesthesia to children is a relatively difficult task. The pediatricians delivering healthcare services at the PICU are experienced in providing anesthesia to children. The staff, including the nurses and doctors, provides round-the-clock services for optimal pain management after any procedure.
  • Pediatric Critical Care: The PICU at the hospital offers state-of-the-art facilities to manage pediatric patients requiring critical care. The unit provides the highest level of care to patients with severe acute illnesses. The critical care team at the PICU is extensively experienced and trained to manage such situations.
  • Pediatric Emergency and Transport: Smooth transport of pediatric patients during emergencies improves the outcomes. The hospital has a transport facility available to critically ill patients, such as patients with trauma, including burns.
  • General Pediatrics: The PICU at the hospital also offers services to children who require intensive monitoring.
  • Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: PICU facility is also available to pediatric hematology-oncology patients and patients with post-hematopoietic cell transplants. The staff at the unit monitors and manages the critical deterioration in such patients.
  • Laboratory and Blood Bank: A comprehensive laboratory facility and fully functional, 24*7 opened blood bank facilities are directly linked to the PICU to deliver rapid laboratory results and appropriate units of blood when required.
  • Pediatric Urology: The services of pediatric urologists are also available at the PICU. The urology specialists help connect the urinary catheter to drain the urine in critically ill pediatric patients. These specialists also monitor kidney function.
  • PICC Line: The PICU at the hospital also offers the facility of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line. The line assists the doctors in delivering nutrition and medications. In addition, it avoids the frequent insertion of needles in pediatric patients.