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.