Pediatric Intensive Care Expertise and Specialized Services
National Leaders in Pediatric Critical Care
Our PICU brings together physicians who are recognized for their expertise in treating children with the most complex illnesses. Families come to Cincinnati Children's for specialized programs, including our Aerodigestive Surgery, Lung Failure, Oncology Critical Care, Solid Organ Transplant, and Neurocritical Care Programs, and for care that may not be available closer to home.
As part of a nationally recognized children's hospital, our team works with experts across every pediatric specialty to care for children with even the most complicated conditions.
Advanced Treatments for the Sickest Children
Some children need treatments that are available only at highly specialized centers. Our team provides advanced breathing support, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
We also offer specialized extracorporeal therapies, including continuous renal replacement therapy for small infants through adult patients and advanced liver support for acute liver failure. These treatments help children with severe respiratory failure, organ failure and other life-threatening conditions.
Personalized, Team-Based Care
Children in our PICU are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that includes intensive care doctors, nurses and specialists from across Cincinnati Children's. Through a co-rounding model, the team develops one unified plan so families receive consistent information and coordinated care.
Every child's treatment plan is personalized because every child's illness, medical history and recovery are different.
Caring for Families Across the U.S. and Beyond
Families travel from across the United States and around the world for our expertise in pediatric critical care. We regularly care for children referred for complex conditions, including severe lung disease, airway reconstruction, cancer and blood disorders, neurologic disorders, organ failure and transplant-related care.
Our team partners closely with referring physicians to help make the transition to Cincinnati Children's as smooth as possible.
Whole-Child Support Throughout Intensive Care
Critical illness affects the entire family. That's why we care for more than your child's medical condition.
Your child's care team may include child life specialists, physical and occupational therapists, school services, palliative care, holistic health specialists and many others. Together, they support your child's recovery while helping your family understand each step of care.
