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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Brief about Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 2 at Cardiac Nursing Services, Nursing Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.