Overview

The Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute, provides world-class, round-the-clock care for critically ill children. Our state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with nine beds and High Dependency Unit (HDU) with six beds ensures that every child receives specialized, individualized attention. Manned by a team of highly trained pediatric intensivists, nurses, and support staff, the unit integrates advanced technology with compassionate care to achieve optimal outcomes. We provide comprehensive critical care support across multiple pediatric sub-specialties, ensuring that children with complex conditions receive timely and expert intervention. At Ananthapuri, we combine cutting-edge medicine with a nurturing environment to support children and families through every step of recovery.

Technology & Facilities

▸ Advanced PICU & HDU Monitoring: Equipped with multi-parameter monitors, ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), high-frequency ventilation (HFV), and bedside diagnostic tools for continuous assessment of critically ill children.

▸ Specialized Sub-Specialty Support: Integrated care for Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Endocrinology, Laryngology, Burns/Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial (Cleft Lip & Palate), Asthma & Allergy, and Clinical Nutrition.

▸ Life-Saving Interventions: Capability for mechanical ventilation, central and peripherally inserted central lines (CVC & PICC), chest tube placement, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced resuscitation protocols.
▸ Emergency & Retrieval Services: Dedicated mobile ICU transport and rapid response teams for critically ill children referred from outside or delivered in other centers, ensuring continuity of care from arrival through recovery.