Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Procedures
Treatment Options
- Mechanical ventilation & Non-invasive ventilation
- Advanced cardiac life support (PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for critical heart/lung failure
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in severe kidney failure
- Hemodialysis & Peritoneal dialysis for acute kidney injury
- Emergency surgery coordination for trauma cases
Dr. Sumita Mishra
MBBS (Gold Medalist), DNB Pediatrics, IDPCCM (Pediatric Critical Care), NEET PG Rank Holder
Pediatrician & Pediatric Intensivist in SiliguriFrequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the most common conditions that require pediatric intensive care?
Common conditions include severe respiratory distress, infections, sepsis, head trauma, diabetic ketoacidosis, and life-threatening conditions like congenital heart defects, requiring constant monitoring and specialized care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Q. What are the signs that a child may need to be admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)?
Signs include severe difficulty breathing, unresponsiveness, persistent high fever, severe dehydration, or other critical conditions where intensive monitoring, life support, or specialized treatments are required for stabilization and recovery.
Q. What is ECMO, and when is it used in pediatric intensive care?
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is a procedure used to treat children who are being affected by potentially fatal conditions related to the heart and lungs. By providing air to the blood it helps the lungs to function better.
Q. How does mechanical ventilation help critically ill children and when is it necessary?
Mechanical ventilation allows children to breathe better by delivering air and oxygen to their lungs when their breath is obstructed. It is necessary in cases of respiratory failure, severe infections, or trauma affecting lung function.
Q. What is Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for severe kidney failure?
CRRT is a form of dialysis used for children with acute kidney failure. It slowly filters waste and excess fluids from the blood over 24 hours, offering gentle support to children who cannot tolerate traditional hemodialysis.
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Manipal Hospitals, Meghnad Saha Sarani, Ward 2, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri, West Bengal 734003Phone
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