Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Monroe Carell's state-of-the-art, 42-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is dedicated to the care of critically ill children. Our ICU team includes pediatricians who are board certified in critical care medicine. We work together with nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, case managers, child life specialists, pharmacologists and nutritionists to provide the highest quality care possible for critically ill children around the clock.
Your child's safety and the quality of care we provide your family is of utmost priority. We ensure this with regular reviews of our practices, along with continuous improvement efforts.
Meet Your Care Team
Why Trust the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell
- Collaborative care
We work closely with other pediatric specialty physicians and surgeons to give your child the most comprehensive care. The PICU team encourages your participation as we plan your child’s daily care and choose the best possible treatment.
- Expert care
Our PICU physicians are recognized as experts in pediatric critical care medicine. They are involved in many clinical research studies and have published articles in scientific journals in the areas of sepsis, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, medical ethics, medical education, neurocritical care and others. PICU nurses and respiratory therapists are specially trained to care for critically ill children.