The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an especially equipped and staffed facility where pediatric patients receive constant instrumental monitoring coupled with continual expert medical and nursing care. The PICU is staffed by pediatric residents and especially trained nurses who work with the child’s attending physician/intensivists. PICU facilities and services include:
7-bed intensive care unit
In-line oxygen compressed in air pulse oxymeter
Cardiac monitors
Invasive and non-invasive blood pressure monitors
CVP monitors
Mechanical ventilators
Fully equipped E-cart
Defibrillator with Pacemaker ability
Emergency pediatric and neonatal transport services