PICU in Indore: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Pediatric intensive care in Indore for critically ill children: breathing support, severe infections, seizures, dengue and injuries, with 24x7 monitoring.
A pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) cares for infants and children beyond the newborn period who are seriously ill or injured and need close monitoring or life support. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, children who need intensive care are looked after by pediatricians and trained nurses round the clock, with parents kept informed and involved.
Conditions Treated in the PICU
- Severe pneumonia, bronchiolitis or asthma attacks needing oxygen or ventilation
- Sepsis and serious infections, including meningitis
- Dengue with warning signs or shock
- Prolonged or repeated seizures
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Severe dehydration from diarrhoea and vomiting
- Poisoning, snake or scorpion bites
- Head injury and other serious injuries
- Care after major surgery
What PICU Care Includes
- Continuous monitoring of heart rate, breathing, oxygen and blood pressure
- Oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, CPAP or mechanical ventilation
- Intravenous fluids, medicines and nutrition
- Frequent blood tests with in-house laboratory support
- Bedside X-ray and ultrasound
- Strict infection-control practices
Parents in the PICU
Being in the PICU is stressful for families. We explain your child's condition and plan daily, encourage parents to stay close where possible, and support you through decisions. When your child improves, they move to the ward and then home with a follow-up plan.
Recognising a Seriously Ill Child
Bring your child to the child emergency immediately for difficulty breathing, blue lips, seizures, unusual drowsiness, very poor feeding or fluid intake, a non-blanching rash, or signs of shock such as cold hands and feet with fast breathing.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Children's department headed by a Harvard MPH paediatrician with a preventive, whole-child approach.
- Level 3 NICU and 24x7 paediatric emergency cover on the same campus as the maternity unit.
- Unhurried OPD consultations, growth and development tracking, and vaccination as per the IAP schedule.
- 24x7 pharmacy and in-house laboratory, so tests and medicines are available without running around.
Related Services
- NICU Hospital in Indore
- Child Emergency Hospital in Indore
- Child Asthma Specialist in Indore
- Pediatrician in Indore
Medical References
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NICU cares for newborns, mainly in the first month. The PICU cares for infants and children beyond the newborn period.
Parents are encouraged to be with their child as much as possible, following unit guidelines.
No. Most recover at home or in the ward. The PICU is for children with warning signs or complications.
Children in intensive care are monitored round the clock by doctors and nurses.
You receive a follow-up plan, medicines and warning signs to watch for.
Dr. Michelle Shah Jain is a Consultant Pediatrician and Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine Specialist heading the Child Care vertical at Asian Navkar Hospital. Holding an MD in Pediatrics alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard University and advanced board certifications from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (UK), she follows a whole-child approach to care. Trained at Boston Children’s Hospital (USA), Dr. Michelle specializes in root-cause management of pediatric health, customized child nutrition, developmental milestones, and metabolic wellness. A two-time TEDx speaker, her evidence-based preventive clinic supports families with preventive child health.
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