Nursing PICU writing
The PICU is a specialized hospital unit that admits the most severely ill children. Although most PICUs are located in children’s hospitals, there are smaller ones in community hospitals.
The PICU at Riley Hospital for Children is home to 36 beds. Any critically ill patient can be admitted to the PICU, from newborns (if they have been home from the hospital) to young adults. Our patients are usually under 18 years old, but we can admit any patient with rare conditions. Pediatric intensivists can diagnose patients with a variety of conditions, including breathing difficulties, metabolic conditions, traumas, accidents, and many other conditions. After graduating from medical school, one must complete a three-year pediatric residency followed by a three-year fellowship in pediatric critical care. Every other year, pediatric critical care board certification exams are offered. Fellows also have to complete a three-year fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care. They are trained in procedures such as the placement of breathing tubes, management of ventilators, central venous catheter placement, and the appropriate management of rare or serious diseases. Fellows also learn to work with many other disciplines, including nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and respiratory therapists. Each of these disciplines are essential to provide the best care for these children. It’s helping these children and their families navigate a difficult and distressing time in life. Sitting with them and helping them to comprehend the many new circumstances that they face. This is what I consider the essence of Pediatric Critical Care medicine. It is also a large reason why it is so important.
A PICU Mental Health Nurse, is a nurse who has been specifically trained in the Mental Health field. They are responsible for their own health and that of others.
