Chennai, 16th November 2023 – Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, a trusted name in healthcare, is proud to announce the inauguration of its cutting-edge Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in OMR, Karapakkam. The PICU is equipped to provide unmatched care to critically ill children in the region. Backed by the Apollo Hospitals health care legacy of 40yrs, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Apollo Cradle in Karapakkam has been meticulously designed and established in collaboration with renowned experts in Pediatric intensive care. It is a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards in pediatric critical care. The unit is staffed with dedicated and highly trained pediatric intensivist care physicians, trained nursing and support staff, to provide round-the-clock critical care services.
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) stands as a crucial facility within a children’s hospital, providing specialized care for children facing serious illnesses or requiring intensive medical attention. Specifically designed to meet the unique needs of critically ill children, the PICU becomes a destination for those with severe respiratory challenges serious infections, or those involved in traumatic incidents. Post-major surgeries, children find themselves under the watchful eyes of the PICU team until they show signs of improvement. The duration of their stay in the PICU is contingent upon the severity of their condition and the pace of their recovery.
The PICU at Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, Karapakkam is dedicated in offering specialized care for children, teenagers, and young adolescents facing severe illnesses and life-threatening complications It provides customized services to meet the unique needs and timelines of each child’s recovery journey.
The facilities available at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital include:
1. Latest generation multi-channel cardiac monitors
2. In-house 2D echo and ultrasound machines
3. The latest generation ventilators
4. High-flow nasal cannula
5. Defibrillator
6. Negative pressure isolation room
7. Invasive ABP monitoring
8. Patient Retrieval Facilities
9. All Invasive Procedure
10. Alpha bed long-term Care
11. Difficult airway management
12. Facilities for point-of-care ultrasound
Dr. V Mohanram, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Critical Care at Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, said, “We understand the importance of providing specialized care to children in critical situations. Our PICU is designed to deliver the highest level of care with compassion and expertise. We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our young patients and their families.”
Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital is one of India’s leading specialty hospitals for women & children, and is renowned for its superlative maternity, perinatal, gynecology, neonatology & pediatric care. With over 17+ centres across India, we have safely delivered more than 2 lakh babies. Backed by the 40-year legacy of Apollo Hospitals, our team of experts is at your service with advanced medical expertise, state-of-the art infrastructure and modem operation theatres.
