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CHILDRENS TREATED

“Paediatric Critical Care team at KMCH provided exceptional care when our child needed it most. The doctors and nurses were highly skilled, compassionate. Thanks to KMCH PICU.

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Krithvik, Salem
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ABOUT PICU

Advanced Paediatric Critical Care for Children at KMCH

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at KMCH, Coimbatore provides advanced, round-the-clock critical care for infants and children beyond the neonatal age up to 18 years. Our Level-3 PICU is a state-of-the-art tertiary care referral center equipped with modern technology and a highly experienced Paediatric critical care team.

  • 10-bedded Level-3 Paediatric ICU
  • 24/7 Paediatric Intensivist coverage
  • Dedicated Paediatric critical care nurses
  • Specialized respiratory therapy team
  • Advanced organ support technologies
  • Strict infection control and isolation facilities
  • Emergency retrieval and transport services across Tamil Nadu
  • Comprehensive post-operative and transplant critical care for children
YOUR CHILD’S CARE IS OUR PRIORITY

Our PICU provides advanced, life-saving care for critically ill childrens. With expert specialists, we ensure safe and compassionate treatment.

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Who We Treat?

Our PICU manages children with serious and life-threatening conditions, including:
Severe infections and sepsis
Respiratory failure and Cardiac emergencies
Neurological emergencies and Major trauma and accidents
Multi-organ dysfunction and Poisoning and metabolic crises
Post-surgical and post-transplant care

Advanced Monitoring & Bedside Technology

Accurate and continuous monitoring is essential in Paediatric critical care. Our PICU is equipped with:

  • Invasive and non-invasive monitoring systems
  • Continuous vital parameter tracking
  • Bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound
  • Precision monitoring for faster decision-making
  • Advanced neurocritical care monitoring
CARE FOR PICU

Advanced Life-Support & Organ Support Services

Paediatric Ventilation & Respiratory Support

We provide the full spectrum of advanced ventilatory care tailored to each child’s condition.

Non-Invasive Support

  • NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation)
  • HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula)
  • CPAP

Advanced Invasive Ventilation

  • Conventional Ventilators
  • High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
  • Inhaled Nitric Oxide

ECMO Support for Children

KMCH PICU offers Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for children with severe heart or lung failure:

  • Veno-Venous ECMO
  • Veno-Arterial ECMO
  • Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR)

This advanced life-support technology is used when conventional treatments are not sufficient.

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Extracorporeal & Renal Support Therapies

For children with kidney failure or complex immune conditions, we provide:

  • Paediatric Dialysis
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Hemadsorption
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Available for children across all age groups.

Paediatric Trauma & Emergency Critical Care

Our PICU is fully equipped for:

  • Paediatric trauma emergencies
  • Accident and injury stabilization
  • Emergency neurocritical care
  • Multi-system critical support

We work closely with emergency medicine, Paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and allied teams for coordinated care.

Post-Operative & Transplant Critical Care

We provide specialized intensive care for children after major procedures, including:

  • Complex Paediatric surgeries
  • Liver transplant recovery
  • Post bone marrow transplant care
  • High-risk surgical monitoring

Common PICU Procedures

Our Paediatric critical care team routinely performs:

  • Central venous catheter insertion
  • Arterial line placement
  • Dialysis catheter insertion
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Intercostal chest drain placement
  • Advanced bedside procedures

Safe Procedural Sedation for Children

We offer monitored sedation services for children undergoing minor and diagnostic procedures, ensuring:

  • Comfort
  • Safety
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Expert Paediatric supervision

Infection Control & Family-Centered Care

Child safety is our top priority. Our PICU follows:

  • Strict infection prevention protocols
  • Dedicated isolation rooms
  • Trained Paediatric ICU nurses
  • Family-centered care approach
  • Parent communication and counseling support

Paediatric Critical Care Transport Services

KMCH provides specialized Paediatric retrieval and transport services across the state with:

  • Trained doctors
  • Critical care nurses
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Advanced transport equipment

This ensures safe transfer of critically ill children to our PICU

SPECIALISTS

Our Expert Team

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Dr. Kavitha Joseph

Paediatric Critical Care Medicine (MD.,)
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Dr.Mullai Baalaaji AR

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (MD(Paed.) • DNB • IDPCCM • DM(Paed.Crit.Care) • FECMO)
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Dr. Vinoth Kumar Sundarajan

Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (MRCPCH (UK) • IDPCCM)

  • Contact Number

    +91-422-4323500

  • Location

    99, Avanashi Road,
    Coimbatore-641014, TamilNadu, India.

    FAQ

    We are here to Answer your Questions

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    Still have you any question?

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    Ans: Our PICU provides both non-invasive support (NIV, HFNC, CPAP) and advanced invasive ventilation, including conventional ventilators, High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), and inhaled nitric oxide. The type of support is carefully chosen based on your child’s condition.

    Ans: ECMO is used when a child has severe heart or lung failure and does not respond to conventional treatments. It temporarily supports heart and lung function, allowing time for recovery while our critical care team closely monitors progress.

    Ans: Yes. We offer paediatric dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), plasma exchange, and hemadsorption for children with kidney failure or complex medical conditions, across all age groups.

    Ans: We follow strict infection prevention protocols, maintain dedicated isolation rooms when required, and ensure high standards of hygiene and monitoring to protect every child.

    Ans: Absolutely. We believe in family-centered care. Our team provides regular updates, counseling support, and clear communication so parents are informed and involved throughout treatment.

    Ans: Our team routinely performs central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, chest drain placement, and other advanced bedside procedures when necessary.

    Ans: Yes. We provide monitored procedural sedation under expert paediatric supervision. Your child’s comfort, safety, and continuous monitoring are our top priorities.