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​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.