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What is PICU?
PICU stands for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a specialized medical facility designed to provide intensive care to critically ill infants, children, and young adolescents.
The PICU unit at MomStory by Sahyadri Hospital is staffed with a team of skilled physicians, nurses, and allied medical professionals who possess the expertise to promptly evaluate and address your child’s needs, aiming for optimal outcomes in cases of critical illness or injury. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, our collaborative team enhances survival rates, expedites recovery, reduces disability, and alleviates pain and suffering with compassion and care.
What treatments are included in PICU at MomStory?
Pediatric Cardiology at MomStory by Sahyadri Hospitals:
- Dedicated to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions in infants and children.
- Comprehensive care by a diverse team of professionals, including physicians, dietitians, social workers, and therapists.
- Pediatric Specialists trained to prevent, diagnose, and address heart issues in children.
- Focus on congenital heart diseases, necessitating thorough and specialized treatment.
Pediatric Nephrology Services:
- Range of diagnostic solutions, medical interventions, and preventive programs for urinary and kidney diseases in children.
- Collaborative approach with professionals from various fields for comprehensive care.
- Team includes highly qualified nephrologists, dialysis technicians, nurses, and a dietitian.
- Management of conditions like kidney stones, renal failure, congenital renal diseases, and hypertension in children.
Pediatric Surgery Expertise:
- Extensive experience and qualifications to address illnesses, injuries, and surgical requirements in children.
- Specialized in advanced surgical procedures tailored for children, infants, and adolescents.
- Treatment of abnormalities resulting from accidents, congenital disabilities, trauma cases, and various conditions.
- Comprehensive surgical care delivered by a team of surgeons with diverse expertise.
Pediatric Orthopedics Focus:
- Specialized in addressing various conditions in children, from minor fractures to complex issues like spine deformities.
- Highly skilled physicians providing comprehensive diagnoses and treatment for muscles, bones, and joints.
- Expertise in handling developmental stages in children.
Pediatric Neurology Services:
- Addresses a spectrum of diseases affecting children, particularly those related to the brain and spinal cord.
- Extensively trained neurologists caring for children with nervous and brain conditions.
- Collaborative approach with pediatric neurosurgeons and pediatricians for optimal treatment options.
Childhood Immunizations Importance:
- Crucial vaccinations administered during early life to protect children from infectious diseases.
- Build immunity, preventing the onset and spread of illnesses.
Childhood Development Assessments:
- Evaluate a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
- Identify developmental milestones and potential concerns for early intervention.
- Holistic approach involving pediatricians, psychologists, and educators for optimal childhood development.
Key Services Offered
- Advanced 9-Bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Current-best, evidence-based Neonatal Medicine (Non-invasive, Surfactant Therapy, Exchange Transfusion, Developmental Supportive Care, Nutritionist-guided Enteral Feeding Program, Rational Antibiotic Therapy, etc)
- Neonatologist available 24×7 to provide quality neonatal care
- 24×7 Availability of Neonatologists & Pediatricians
- Experienced Neonatal Nurses
- Neonatal Screening Program
- Prenatal Counselling for Fatal Anomalies during Pregnancy
- Human Milk Bank Services Available
- Modern Medical Equipment: Bedside Neonatal, Neuro-Sonography, Echocardiography, Portable Digital Chest X-Ray & Inhouse CT & MRI
- ROP Screening & Laser Therapy for ROP
- In-house Lactation Management
- Advanced Operation Theatres with Post-operative Support, Excellent Neonatal & Pediatric Surgical Support
