Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 2

Pediatric Cardiac ICU is an 8-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.

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

Hours of Operation: 24/7

No of Beds: 8

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.

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