Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

A pediatric intensive care unit (commonly referred to the PICU) is an intensive care unit specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. Typically, PICUs are directed by pediatric critical care physicians and staffed by doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel specifically trained and experienced in pediatric intensive care.

Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital houses a PICU.

Notes and Trivia

 * While PICUs can take care of critically ill infants, hospitals with NICUs, are typically better equipped and its staff better trained to handle those patients.