Why PICU Is Not Just a Smaller ICU?
Children’s organs respond differently to various illnesses, trauma and medication.
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Pediatric ICUs use age-adjusted equipment like ventilators and IVs.
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Nurses and staff are trained specifically in pediatric protocols.
Dr. Milind Jambagi is the Head of PICU & Emergency Services at Ankura Hospital, Pune, and has treated thousands of children requiring critical care while working in England and India till now. He also serves as Chairperson of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), Education Committee (Geneva), shaping global PICU training and research standards.
Few Conditions Treated in PICU, for children:
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Sepsis, shock, or multi-organ failure
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Pediatric neurological and cardiac issues
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Post-operative care after neurosurgery or any organ surgery
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Severe asthma, pneumonia, or respiratory distress
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Trauma, Burns
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Poisoning, snake bites
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Foreign body
Having a pediatric critical care expert nearby can significantly impact survival and recovery. Studies show that mortality rates drop by 20–30% when critically ill children are managed by trained pediatric intensivists.
If your child is in distress, trust the hands that not only heal — but understand children inside-out.
