Pediatric Critical Care
Overview
A Pediatric Intensivist cares for seriously ill infants and children, or those requiring high-level monitoring in a specialized inpatient unit. The patients managed may include those with traumatic injuries, respiratory failure, septic shock, neurological emergencies such as seizures, cardiac failure, post-cardiac surgery, or organ transplantation.
The Pediatric Critical Care Unit at Kiran Hospital ensures round-the-clock care with highly trained intensivists and nursing staff, providing advanced life support and continuous monitoring for critically ill children.
Infrastructure
- South Gujarat's largest Pediatric Critical Care facility with a 54-bed NICU and PICU
- Specialized areas for high-risk neonates and children
- Modular operation theaters for emergency and elective pediatric surgeries
- Advanced monitoring systems for critical care
- Latest technologies to support intensive care interventions:
- Fischer Packle CPAP machine for respiratory support
- Dragger Double LED Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
- BABYLOG 8000 Dragger Ventilator for advanced ventilatory support
Services Offered
- Care for infants and children with birth asphyxia
- Surfactant therapy for neonatal respiratory distress
- Blood exchange transfusion for severe neonatal conditions
- Ventricular tapping for hydrocephalus or other neurological conditions
- Continuous monitoring and intensive support for children with:
- Trauma and critical illness
- Respiratory failure
- Septic shock
- Neurological emergencies
- Cardiac failure or post-cardiac surgery
- Organ transplantation care
The unit follows strict protocols and evidence-based guidelines to ensure optimal outcomes for critically ill children.
"Every tiny life deserves the best chance—our Pediatric Critical Care Unit ensures children receive intensive support when they need it most."