Pediatric critical care treats children whose illness or injury threatens their breathing, circulation or brain function. Conditions include severe pneumonia, asthma attacks that do not settle, serious infections, dehydration with shock, poisoning, seizures that do not stop and major injuries.

In the PICU, the child's heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and oxygen are monitored continuously. Treatment is adjusted frequently, and children receive medicines and fluids in doses calculated for their weight. Nurses and doctors specifically trained for children care for the child and keep parents informed of their progress.

Many children recover fully after a short intensive-care stay. When a child needs this level of care, the team gives families honest explanations about the illness, the treatment and the outlook.

Paediatric critical care services at Apex include:

• Respiratory Support: Oxygen therapy, high-flow support and mechanical ventilation for children with severe breathing difficulty, with careful monitoring of lung function and comfort.
• Shock and Sepsis Care: Rapid treatment of severe infections and circulation problems with fluids, antibiotics and medicines, along with close monitoring of blood pressure and organ function.
• Continuous Monitoring: We constantly monitor heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels and blood pressure so we can catch and treat changes before they become dangerous.
• Seizure and Poisoning Management: Emergency treatment for prolonged seizures and for accidental poisoning, followed by observation and preventive advice for families.