Overview
Whether your time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is planned or the result of a sudden urgent need, having your child admitted to the PICU is very difficult. You will meet many people and will see and hear many new things, which may be overwhelming.
While in the PICU, your child will have a primary team of nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors. This team will work with you and other members of our unit team to plan how best to meet your child's needs. Your primary team will teach you about health care related to your child's condition, answer questions about your child's hospitalization and explain the routine of the unit.
We know that you will have many questions. Please do not hesitate to ask about anything. It is much better to ask a question than to worry. Everyone caring for you and your child wants to help you understand and cope with your child's hospitalization.
About the PICU
Tips on Visits from Family and Friends Time with Your Child Your Child Needs Rest Sibling Visits Friends in the Waiting Room Information About Your Child's Condition Overnight Stays Safety Overnight Getting the Sleep You Need Gifts and Room Decorations Taking Care of Yourself Terms You May Hear
