Services & Specialties
Miller Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Our Fellowship Trained & Board Certified Pediatric Critical Care Physicians The Miller Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Sanford Children’s Hospital cares for critically ill and/or injured infants, children and adolescents in a setting with 12 beds, private family suites, and state-of-the-art equipment that rotates 360 degrees to allow immediate access to the patient. The unit is directed by two full-time, Fellowship Trained and Board Certified Pediatric Intensivists who are available 24/7. A Pediatric Intensivist is a pediatric physician specially trained in the care of critically ill or injured children. These critical care physicians are supported by specialized nursing, respiratory, pharmacy, social work and child life professionals. Patients admitted to the Miller PICU range in age from a few days old to young adults. Our team of Pediatric Intensivists works closely with the child’s primary physician as well as other pediatric specialists to provide the best care available for the critically ill pediatric patient. Patients cared for in our PICU have a wide variety of medical conditions such as respiratory problems, trauma, surgical procedures, cardiac disease and oncology issues. The Miller PICU provides a team approach to the treatment of the critically ill child and includes other pediatric staff such as respiratory therapists, child life specialitst, nutritionists, speech therapists and physical therapists. Our on-site pediatric critical care team is also able to provide conscious sedation services to kids who are in the hospital or visiting for a procedure. This experienced team of critical care physicians also serves as medical directors for our Pediatric Transport Team. |
