Nicu & Picu
Introduction
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Rajindra Hospital Patiala provide specialist care to premature and sick newborns. The units are manned by a highly trained team of neonatologists, nurses and other medical professionals. The units are designed to provide maximum safety, comfort, and medical care to the infants. The NICU is used in cases such as,
- Premature birth
- Extremely low birth weight
- Major birth defects
- Neonatal jaundice
- Infant respiratory distress syndrome
Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) at Rajindra Hospital Patiala is designed for close observation and care of critically ill children and adolescents. The units are manned by a multi-disciplinary team of pediatric specialists and medical staff. The units also feature advanced medical equipment to aid in the monitoring and care of infants while conforming to stringent national standards. The PICU is used in cases of
- Severe infections
- Trauma
- After extensive surgery
- Poisoning
- Immunological disorders