Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)
Comprehensive, round-the-clock intensive care for infants and children with life-threatening illnesses. Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) offers advanced monitoring, ventilatory support, and multi-disciplinary critical care managed by experienced pediatric intensivists.
Overview
Our PICU is designed to deliver the highest level of pediatric critical care. We manage children with severe respiratory failure, septic shock, post-operative needs, neurological emergencies, and multi-organ dysfunction using evidence-based protocols.
Services Offered
- 24×7 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Invasive & non-invasive mechanical ventilation (including HFOV, HFNC)
- Hemodynamic monitoring & vasoactive medication management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) support
- Advanced airway management & pediatric anesthesia support
- Sepsis & multi-organ dysfunction management
- Post-operative critical care for pediatric surgical patients
- Dedicated pediatric transport & stabilization team
Advanced Equipment & Monitoring
Our PICU is equipped with modern devices to ensure precise care and rapid response:
- Multi-parameter bedside monitors with trending & alarms
- Pediatric ventilators & HFNC systems
- Point-of-care blood gas analyzers & bedside labs
- Portable ultrasound & echocardiography
- CRRT machines for pediatric renal support
- Fully equipped pediatric resuscitation trolleys
Tests & Procedures
Neonatal Monitoring
Continuous cardiac & respiratory monitoring
Blood Gas & Lab Testing
Rapid neonatal labs & blood gases
Incubator Care
Thermoregulation & infection control
Ventilator & Respiratory Support
Non-invasive & invasive ventilation
Conditions We Treat
- Severe respiratory distress & failure (pneumonia, bronchiolitis)
- Septic shock and severe infections
- Post-operative care after major pediatric surgery
- Neurological emergencies (status epilepticus, encephalopathy)
- Congenital heart disease complications
- Multi-organ dysfunction & metabolic emergencies
Meet the Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric intensivists, pediatric anesthesiologists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, pediatric surgeons, and allied specialists.
DR. name
Pediatric Intensivist
DR. name
Pediatric Critical Care Specialist
DR. name
Respiratory Therapist
Frequently asked questions
When should my child be admitted to PICU?
Children with respiratory failure, uncontrolled seizures, severe infections, or shock may require PICU admission for close monitoring and advanced interventions.
Can parents stay with the child in PICU?
Yes. We encourage parents to be involved. Visiting policies follow infection control and the child's clinical needs.
Do you provide pediatric transport?
Yes. Our dedicated pediatric transport team stabilizes and transports critically ill children between facilities 24×7.
Our Services
24×7 Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Mechanical ventilation & HFNC
Hemodynamic support
CRRT & renal support
Pediatric transport & stabilization
Request an appointment
Reserve your spot with our Pediatric Care.
Available 24×7 for emergencies.
Visiting hours
Mon–Sun: 10:00 – 12:00 & 16:00 – 18:00
(controlled visiting)
Location
Shalini Hospitals · Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad