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Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Synopsis

About the department

Welcome to Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) where we provide specialized care for Critically ill children and adolescents upto 18 years – The little Champs.

Paediatric Acute and Critical Care Team (PACT) comprise of  7 paediatric intensivists with 24X7 care to all critically ill children and child emergencies. We along with trained PICU Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Pharmacist , Dietician and all Pediatric Subspecialty Consultants work as a team together to provide comprehensive, coordinated, holistic care for your little champs admitted with us.

Our team is highly trained to handle a diverse range of medical and surgical conditions. These include severe infections, respiratory failure, cardiac and hemodynamic instability, neurological emergencies, trauma care, complex pediatric surgical conditions, and cases of poisoning. We have dedicated intensive care units for pediatric solid organ transplants and pediatric bone marrow and hemato-oncology. Our pediatric transplant ICU is renowned as one of the busiest in India and the world.

We understand that hospitalization can be a stressful experience for both the child and the family. Therefore, we strive to provide a family centred approach to care that involves open communication, education, emotional support to help families feel informed and empowered to be part of the child care and also to provide room for parents with children in the PICU.

 

Our PICU is equipped with state of the art medical technology and equipment to support the complex needs of the critically ill children. We have dedicated rooms equipped with advanced monitoring systems, ventilators, and other life sustaining equipment to provide continuous monitoring and support for our little champs. PACT has a track record of handling high risk children with complex needs including Multi-organ Transplantation/Mechanical Assist Device (ECMO & VAD), Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/SLED/PIRT/IHD), Plasma Exchange Therapy, Neuromonitoring and Cardiac Output Monitoring Technology. We are equipped with facilities to make long distance transport of Critically ill children via land and air.

We strive to make a difference in the life of every little champ and their families who are with us in our PICU.

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Consultants & Clinic Timing

Dr. T Ravikumar

Dr. T Ravikumar

MD (Paeds), IDPCCM, Fellowship in PCCM, STEP Fellowship

Paediatric Trauma, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

PICU - Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead

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Dr. Saravana Pandian

Dr. Saravana Pandian

MBBS, MD (Peads), FNB (Paediatric Intensive Care)

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Paediatric Trauma

Consultant, Paediatric Intensive Care

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Dr. Sonal Gajbhiye

Dr. Sonal Gajbhiye

M.B.B.S, M.D Pediatrics, IFPCCM

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

PICU - Consultant

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Scope of service

  1. General Paediatric ICU
  2. Paediatric Solid organ ICU
  3. Pediatric Hemo ONC /BMT ICU
  4. Paediatric Mechanical assist device Care (ECMO & VAD)
  5. Paediatric Surgical ICU
  6. Paediatric Transport Service (Land & Air)
  7. Paediatric Trauma Care
  8. Paediatric Emergency service
  9. Paediatric sedation service (Procedural sedation)
  10. Paediatric Vascular access service
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Common problems in Children needing PICU

There are several common problems that can lead to children being admitted to a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Some of these problems include:

Respiratory failure: This occurs when a child’s lungs are unable to provide enough oxygen to their body or remove enough carbon dioxide.

Sepsis: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune response to infection becomes dysregulated, leading to widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction.

Cardiac failure: This can occur due to a variety of reasons such as congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, or arrhythmias.

Trauma: Children can be admitted to the PICU due to injuries sustained from accidents or physical abuse.

Neurological problems: These can include seizures, traumatic brain injuries, and meningitis.

Metabolic problems: This includes conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic acidosis, or electrolyte imbalances.

Poisoning or drug overdose: Accidental or intentional ingestion of toxic substances or medications can lead to the need for intensive care.

Post-operative care: Some children may require intensive care after undergoing surgery, especially if the surgery was complex or involved a major organ system.

Overall, the reasons for admission to the PICU can be varied and complex, and require specialized care from a team of healthcare professionals.

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Infrastructure & Technology

7 bedded PICU /HDU Care with facilities for Non-Invasive/Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Separate solid organ Paediatric ICU (World’s largest Transplant ICU)

4 bedded BMT/Hemo Onc PICU

Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) like Renal Replacement Therapy (CKRT/SLED/IHD), Plasmapheresis (TPE), ECMO

Neuromonitoring device such as continuous EEG, NIRS etc

Cardiac Output monitoring – non invasive and invasive technologies such as PICCO,

Paediatric Bronchoscopy

All Allied Paediatric subspecialty Consultant service- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Hemato oncology, Paediatric surgery, Paediatric Orthopedics, Cardiology, Nephrology and Neurology team

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Achievements

  1. India’s youngest Liver transplant (45 days Baby)
  2. South India’s highest no. of Paediatric Air Transport
  3. Annually 500+ Paediatric Sedation service
  4. World’s second largest Paediatric Liver transplant unit
  5. 100+ Paediatric liver transplant in 2022
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