PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Our PICU /HDU is a 11 bedded level 3 unit manned by a team of two pediatric intensivists with 24/7 cover by pediatric registrars and well trained team of nurses. We have all the state of the art facilities like invasive ventilator, HFOV, non invasive ventilator/ HFNC and advanced monitoring facilities. We are ably supported by all pediatric specialities including neurology, cardiology, nephrology, hemato oncology and pediatric surgery.
Our Services
- Facilities to manage children with severe ARDS, Sepsis and septic shock and multiorgan dysfunction.
- Experience in managing critically ill with advanced technology including ECMO facility.
- Care for patients with polytrauma, pediatric and neurosurgical emergencies.
- Care of hemato oncological patients including bone marrow transplant, liver and renal transplant patients.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
Who is a Paediatrician?
A paediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children upto 14 years. Paediatricians have undergone special training in the health and illnesses of infants, teens, and young adults.
How often should my child see the paediatrician?
Your child should not only see the paediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or check-ups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child's physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another.
Are vaccines safe?
Vaccines are extremely safe and serious side effects are rare. Almost all sickness or discomfort after vaccination is minor and temporary, such as soreness at the injection site or mild fever.
What does a paediatric critical care specialist do?
In case of a serious injury or a critical health problem, a paediatric critical care specialist or a paediatric intensivist is responsible for providing special treatment and monitoring in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
What question should you ask a paediatric critical care specialist?
One can ask a paediatric care specialist about survival rate statistics, the number of babies treated in the NICU, nutritional needs, treatment equipment such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, resuscitation and live-saving procedures, and follow-up plans.
What are the most common types of conditions that paediatric critical care specialists treat?
Paediatric critical care specialists treat conditions like trauma, respiratory failures, infections, food poisoning, diabetes, acute renal injuries, purulent meningitis, myocarditis, sleep apnea, organ transplants and immunological disorders commonly.
When should I consider seeing a paediatric critical care specialist?
A paediatric critical care specialist should be consulted if a child is observed to have comorbidity conditions after surgery, pulmonary issues, severe accidental injuries, diagnosed organ failures, epilepsy, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
What is the role of a paediatric critical care specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
Leading the medical team, deciding on treatments, and interacting with families are all a part of the role played by paediatric intensivists. PICU nurses and respiratory therapists provide direct patient care, observation and breathing support, respectively.
What Does a Paediatrician Do?
They're also the first person to call whenever your child is sick., your paediatrician will:
- Do physical exams
- Give your child vaccinations
- Make sure they meet milestones in growth, behaviour, and skills
- Diagnose and treat your child's illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health problems
- Give you information about your child's health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs
Why is immunization important for a child's health?
Immunization is a simple and effective way of protecting children from serious diseases. Vaccines work by triggering the immune system to fight against certain diseases. If a vaccinated person comes in contact with these diseases, their immune system is able to respond more effectively, preventing the disease.
Why should I come to Aster MIMS hospital for Paediatric treatment?
Aster MIMS Hospital has a wide range of paediatric services and treatments that are available under one roof. We believe that children deserve to be treated with understanding and care and to receive the highest quality health care. Aster Mims is specifically designed to take care of the whole child through a family-centred approach to medicine.
How does a paediatric critical care specialist decide on a treatment plan?
A paediatric critical care specialist draws up a treatment plan after diagnosing the issue, monitoring medications, and supervising ventilators for an intended time period. He/she also provides the necessary medical treatment for unstable conditions such as cardiac problems, vascular threats, and respiratory issues.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by paediatric critical care specialists?
Some of the modern advancements used by paediatric care specialists include continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), mechanical ventilation support, and telemedicine.
What documents should I carry on my first paediatric critical care specialist visit?
One should definitely carry photo identification, immunisation records, a birth certificate, health insurance information, previous medical records, infection and allergy information, and medication information if recommended and administered.
How should I prepare for my first paediatric critical care specialist visit?
Before visiting a paediatric critical care specialist in Calicut at Aster MIMS, one should consider taking along pharmacy contact information, feeding-related items, and all the necessary documents. Prepare your child mentally and try to make him/her as comfortable as possible.
