Pediatric Cardiac ICU ​ 

Pediatric Cardiac ICU is a 12 bedded critical unit that caters to neonatal and pediatric patients, from 0 to 14 years old, with congenital and acquired complex cardiac defects with other co-morbidities; pre and post Cardiac Surgery; pre and post-diagnostic/interventional Cardiac Catheterization. The unit has a high rotation of patients and an occupancy rate of 100%.​

Patient Population: Neonates & Pediatrics up to 14 years. Mixed Gender

Hours of Operation: 24/7

No of Beds: 12

Occupancy Rate: 100%

Staff Categories: Nurse Manager, Clinical Resource Nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Staff Nurse I & II, Patient Care Technician.

Primary Diagnosis:

• Heart Transplant Surgery

• Congenital and acquired complex cardiac defect with other co-morbidities

• Pre and Post Cardiac Surgery

• Pre and Post Diagnostic, Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

Primary Procedures:

• Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

• Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support (ECMO)

• High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation (HFOV)

• Insertion, Management and / or Monitoring of Invasive Lines, CVP/ART/LA / PA/RA

• Emergency Chest Re-Opening, and management of patient with open sternum

• Emergency Bedside Atrial Septostomy

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Peritoneal Dialysis

• Insertion and Removal of Chest Tubes

• Administration of Inotropes

• Defibrillation / Cardioversion

• Bronchoscopy

• Total Parental Nutrition

• Temporary Pacing

• Pericardiocentesis

• Newly-formed Tracheotomy with Ventilation

• Lumbar Puncture
  

Model of Nursing Care:

Total Patient Care in conjunction with the Partnership Model of Care.