{"id":87,"date":"2026-05-07T17:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:19:21","slug":"pediatric-intensive-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=87","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Intensive Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"87\" class=\"elementor elementor-87\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18fb3e4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18fb3e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4d035 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a4d035\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33083d9 elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33083d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67bd137c-f8b1-46f3-a7f8-3d7217005da3-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-141\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67bd137c-f8b1-46f3-a7f8-3d7217005da3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67bd137c-f8b1-46f3-a7f8-3d7217005da3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67bd137c-f8b1-46f3-a7f8-3d7217005da3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/67bd137c-f8b1-46f3-a7f8-3d7217005da3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-928c712 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"928c712\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eab126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7eab126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1320\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda985b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cda985b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8d812 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f8d812\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"260\">A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments.<\/p><p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"462\">The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When does a child require intensive care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1321\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c938d8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c938d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9948d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9948d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"692\">A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"902\"><li data-section-id=\"zvuxuu\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"724\">Severe respiratory illness<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12hegba\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"757\">Serious infections or sepsis<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1egra4j\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"784\">Major trauma or injury<\/li><li data-section-id=\"154k59j\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"813\">Neurological emergencies<\/li><li data-section-id=\"w15ebs\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"845\">Complications after surgery<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1iqpque\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"876\">Heart or organ dysfunction<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fpfn7n\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"902\">Severe asthma attacks<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1014\">The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does it mean for a child to be intubated? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1322\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb99ece e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb99ece\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cbe68a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cbe68a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1323\">Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support.<\/p><p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1463\">Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is pediatric sepsis? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1323\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585247a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"585247a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8dfa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a8dfa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1690\">Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly.<\/p><p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1727\">Possible signs of sepsis include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1914\"><li data-section-id=\"g22qi2\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1768\">Fever or abnormally low temperature<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6krmb9\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1801\">Fast breathing or heart rate<\/li><li data-section-id=\"17ybuk3\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1821\">Extreme fatigue<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1twbb13\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1857\">Confusion or unusual sleepiness<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vt05dp\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1882\">Pale or mottled skin<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1erg1ny\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1914\">Poor feeding or dehydration<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1984\">Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> ICU monitors explained <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1324\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791b895 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"791b895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-940d5e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"940d5e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2150\">Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2238\"><li data-section-id=\"1aobh9c\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2166\">Heart rate<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ikcmhb\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\">Oxygen levels<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wksmzr\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2203\">Blood pressure<\/li><li data-section-id=\"mrpu8y\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2222\">Breathing rate<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12yo79g\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2238\">Temperature<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2427\">These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1325\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1325\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Common myths about intensive care <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg 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child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"pgs113\" data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2974\">Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d<\/h5><p data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2984\">Fact:<\/strong> Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to support parents in the ICU <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1326\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f54f5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68f54f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b310ccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b310ccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3294\">Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3512\"><li data-section-id=\"hfu4du\" data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3337\">Clear and compassionate communication<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jfn2xf\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3389\">Encouraging questions and participation in care<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b73w34\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3425\">Providing emotional reassurance<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xsnqcs\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3458\">Promoting rest and self-care<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1y2kpu\" data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3512\">Offering guidance throughout the recovery process<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3593\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38babef e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38babef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8fb9ab e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8fb9ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6db3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8c6db3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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management<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f7752 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"32f7752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Mechanical ventilation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ea5630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9ea5630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sepsis management<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f44c4c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f44c4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5494f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f5494f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Multidisciplinary coordination<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b7bf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"68b7bf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Complex post-surgical care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)? A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments. The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care. When does a child require intensive care? A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include: Severe respiratory illness Serious infections or sepsis Major trauma or injury Neurological emergencies Complications after surgery Heart or organ dysfunction Severe asthma attacks The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment. What does it mean for a child to be intubated? Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. What is pediatric sepsis? Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. ICU monitors explained Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Common myths about intensive care Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. How to support parents in the ICU Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include: Clear and compassionate communication Encouraging questions and participation in care Providing emotional reassurance Promoting rest and self-care Offering guidance throughout the recovery process Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine. A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments. The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care. A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include: Severe respiratory illness Serious infections or sepsis Major trauma or injury Neurological emergencies Complications after surgery Heart or organ dysfunction Severe asthma attacks The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment. Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include: Clear and compassionate communication Encouraging questions and participation in care Providing emotional reassurance Promoting rest and self-care Offering guidance throughout the recovery process Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine. Advanced monitoring Shock management Mechanical ventilation Sepsis management Neurological critical care Critically ill pediatric patients Multidisciplinary coordination Complex post-surgical care<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-87","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pediatric Intensive Care - JAQUELINE DE LOERA LAMAS PEDIATRICS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/victoria-m2-0426.wordifysites.com\/?page_id=87\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pediatric Intensive Care - JAQUELINE DE LOERA LAMAS PEDIATRICS\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What is a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)? A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments. The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care. When does a child require intensive care? A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include: Severe respiratory illness Serious infections or sepsis Major trauma or injury Neurological emergencies Complications after surgery Heart or organ dysfunction Severe asthma attacks The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment. What does it mean for a child to be intubated? Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. What is pediatric sepsis? Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. ICU monitors explained Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Common myths about intensive care Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. How to support parents in the ICU Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include: Clear and compassionate communication Encouraging questions and participation in care Providing emotional reassurance Promoting rest and self-care Offering guidance throughout the recovery process Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine. A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments. The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care. A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include: Severe respiratory illness Serious infections or sepsis Major trauma or injury Neurological emergencies Complications after surgery Heart or organ dysfunction Severe asthma attacks The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment. Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. 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Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. What is pediatric sepsis? Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. ICU monitors explained Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Common myths about intensive care Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. How to support parents in the ICU Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include: Clear and compassionate communication Encouraging questions and participation in care Providing emotional reassurance Promoting rest and self-care Offering guidance throughout the recovery process Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine. A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a specialized hospital unit dedicated to caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents who require advanced monitoring and life-support treatments. The PICU is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, including pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists who provide around-the-clock care. A child may require intensive care when they are experiencing a serious illness or medical condition that needs close monitoring or advanced support. Common reasons include: Severe respiratory illness Serious infections or sepsis Major trauma or injury Neurological emergencies Complications after surgery Heart or organ dysfunction Severe asthma attacks The goal of intensive care is to stabilize the child and support recovery in a highly monitored environment. Intubation is a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is placed into a child\u2019s airway to help them breathe safely. The tube is connected to a ventilator, a machine that assists or temporarily takes over breathing when the lungs need support. Intubation may be necessary during severe illness, surgery, or respiratory failure and is carefully monitored by the critical care team. Pediatric sepsis is a serious condition caused by the body\u2019s overwhelming response to an infection. It can affect multiple organs and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly. Possible signs of sepsis include: Fever or abnormally low temperature Fast breathing or heart rate Extreme fatigue Confusion or unusual sleepiness Pale or mottled skin Poor feeding or dehydration Early recognition and treatment are essential to improve outcomes. Children in the PICU are connected to monitors that allow the healthcare team to continuously assess vital functions, including: Heart rate Oxygen levels Blood pressure Breathing rate Temperature These monitors help detect changes quickly and support safe, timely medical care. Not every alarm indicates an emergency, as some alerts are designed for routine monitoring adjustments. Myth: \u201cA child in the ICU will not recover.\u201d Fact: Many children recover successfully with specialized intensive care support. Myth: \u201cMachines replace medical care.\u201d Fact: Technology assists monitoring and treatment, but care is led by highly trained healthcare professionals. Myth: \u201cParents cannot be involved.\u201d Fact: Families are an important part of a child\u2019s emotional support and recovery process. Myth: \u201cIntensive care is only for surgery patients.\u201d Fact: Children may require intensive care for many medical conditions, including infections, respiratory illnesses, and neurological emergencies. Having a child in intensive care can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Supportive care for parents may include: Clear and compassionate communication Encouraging questions and participation in care Providing emotional reassurance Promoting rest and self-care Offering guidance throughout the recovery process Family-centered care is an essential part of pediatric intensive care medicine. 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