Pediatric ICU Treatment in India
About Pediatric ICU
Key Highlights
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Provides 24/7 monitoring by specialized pediatric critical care doctors and nurses.Equipped with advanced, child-sized life support technology and monitoring equipment.Offers a multidisciplinary approach involving pediatric specialists in pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and more.Focuses on family-centered care, often allowing parental presence and involvement in care decisions.Designed to manage the most severe and life-threatening illnesses and injuries in children.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe respiratory distress or failure requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Septic shock or severe systemic infections.
- Major trauma (e.g., severe head injury, multiple fractures).
- Post-operative care for complex major surgeries (e.g., heart, brain, transplant).
- Life-threatening neurological conditions like status epilepticus or severe meningitis.
- Acute organ failure (heart, kidney, liver).
- Severe metabolic disorders or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Ingestion of poisonous substances or drug overdoses.
How to prepare
- Immediate stabilization in the Emergency Department prior to transfer.
- Rapid gathering of medical history, allergies, and current medications from parents/guardians.
- Consent for procedures (intubation, central line placement) is obtained from parents/legal guardians.
- Initial blood tests, imaging (X-rays, CT scans), and other diagnostics are performed urgently.
- The child is connected to continuous monitors for heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure.
- The care team prepares necessary equipment like ventilators and infusion pumps.
Risks & possible complications
- Infections associated with invasive devices (ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line infections).
- Complications from prolonged immobility, such as muscle weakness or pressure sores.
- Potential for medication errors or adverse drug reactions.
- Risk of delirium or post-intensive care syndrome (PICS-p) affecting cognitive and emotional health.
- Complications from specific procedures (e.g., pneumothorax from central line insertion).
- Psychological stress for both the child and family.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Transition from life support to independent breathing and organ function is carefully managed.
- Patient is moved to a general pediatric ward once stable, with continued monitoring.
- Rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech therapy) may begin to address weakness or delays.
- Nutritional support is optimized to aid healing and growth.
- Follow-up appointments with pediatric specialists are scheduled to monitor long-term recovery.
- Families receive guidance on home care, medication administration, and signs to watch for.
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Typical hospital stay:
Varies widely; typically 3-4 days to several weeks
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Expected recovery time:
Recovery is highly variable; full recovery can take weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pediatric icu in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pediatric icu in India include Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Patiala, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pediatric icu. MediFyr helps you compare critical cares and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pediatric icu compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | INR 15 Thousand – 100 Thousand | Varies widely; typically 3-4 days to several weeks | ~ Recovery is highly variable; full recovery can take weeks to months | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 52.5 Thousand – 350 Thousand | Varies widely; typically 3-4 days to several weeks | ~ Recovery is highly variable; full recovery can take weeks to months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Pediatric ICU in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated critical care teams and experience managing patients undergoing pediatric icu.
Pune, India
48 Doctors
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Vivaan Patel is a 10-year-old, spirited cricket fanatic with a known history of asthma. After a severe asthma attack triggered by a respiratory infection, his rescue inhaler provided no relief. At the hospital, he was in extreme respiratory distress, using all his chest and neck muscles to breathe. The pediatric intensivist recommended PICU admission for continuous albuterol nebulizers, intravenous steroids, and magnesium sulfate to stop the life-threatening status asthmaticus. In the PICU, Vivaan was exhausted and scared, feeling like he was drowning. The team worked quickly, and after several intense hours on the nebulizer mask, his breathing finally began to ease. He spent three days in the PICU being weaned from continuous to intermittent treatments. Vivaan recovered fully and was discharged with a strengthened asthma action plan. The emotional journey was marked by a familiar fear for his parents, as this was his worst attack ever, transforming into cautious optimism and a renewed commitment to managing his asthma proactively, with immense respect for the team that pulled him back from the brink.
Critical Cares for Pediatric ICU
Explore experienced critical cares who regularly perform pediatric icu and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 22 Years Experience
- Pulmonologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 6 Years Experience
- Critical Care
- 27 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Hyderabad
- 15 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 12 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Hyderabad
- 11 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Critical Care
- 9 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 9 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 7 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 7 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 7 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 20 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 32 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 20 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 11 Years Experience
- Critical Care
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore