Critical Care Services - Pediatric
Pediatric critical care specialists provide intensive care for sick children requiring a range of care from close monitoring to advanced life support. This specialty supervises the multidisciplinary Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU), recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health as a Certified Pediatric Critical Care Center for Excellence.
A team of full-time, board-certified pediatric intensivists (intensive care specialists) work together with pediatric medical and surgical specialists, specially trained nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dieticians and therapists to provide care for critically ill children. A senior resident physician is in the unit 24 hours a day and works under the close supervision of a pediatric intensivist.
In addition to its medical capabilities, the PCCU treats the human spirit of our patients and their families. Dedicated social workers, child-life specialists and a schoolteacher are trained to cope with the special needs of a hospitalized child and help ease the child’s anxiety. In keeping with Loyola University Health System’s (Loyola) Jesuit tradition, chaplain services are available at all times.
Specialty Services
Critical Care TransportThe LIFESTAR Critical Care Transport Team is on call 24 hours a day to assist in the transport of critically ill children from outlying hospitals. If you are a physician who needs to arrange transport to the Pediatric Critical Care Unit, call (800) 888-LUMC 24 hours a day. The Lifestar team will and ask to speak with the resident on call. The Lifestar team will assist you in arranging the transfer and contacting needed specialists for immediate management advice.
Pediatric Trauma Services
Loyola University Medical Center is a certified Level 1 Trauma Center. Critically injured children receive care in the PCCU under the direction of board-certified trauma surgeons and their teams.Community Outreach and Education
Loyola's pediatric critical care specialists are committed to ongoing education of members of the local health-care community. Pediatric basic and advanced life support courses are offered throughout the year in conjunction with Nursing Education. In addition, pediatric intensivists are available for educational conferences and telephone consultation with other health-care providers in the community.
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Contact Us
To schedule an appointment with your Loyola pediatrician or pediatric specialist, call (877) 216-KIDS.