Department of Critical Care

Pediatric Critical Care

Compassionate, specialized critical care for children—because every second counts.

Pediatric Critical Care

At SKMC, our Pediatric Critical Care Unit is dedicated to providing life-saving treatments to critically ill children. We offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through a team of highly specialized pediatric intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff. Our state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies ensure that we deliver the highest level of care in a compassionate, child-friendly environment. Our mission is to provide seamless, high-quality, and evidence-based care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our young patients and their families.

Why Choose Us?

Expert Multidisciplinary Team

Our Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PICU) is led by board-certified pediatric intensivists, experienced pediatric nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and critical care specialists.

Advanced Life-Saving Technologies

Equipped with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), intracranial pressure monitoring, and state-of-the-art ventilatory support.

Specialized Pediatric Services

Comprehensive care for multi-organ failures, congenital heart diseases, severe traumatic injuries, and complex post-operative recovery.

24/7 Critical Care Transport Team

Rapid response transport for critically ill children across the UAE and beyond.

Child-Centered Environment

A dedicated pediatric social work and parental support system, ensuring family involvement in care.

Our Expertise

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • Management of multi-organ failure requiring subspecialty input.
  • Treatment of acute hepatic failure leading to coma.
  • Congenital heart disease stabilization and post-operative care.
  • Cardiac failure requiring interventional cardiology support.
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring for severe neurological conditions.
  • Trauma care for head injuries with Glasgow Coma Score ≤8 and multiple injuries.
  • ECMO support for severe respiratory and cardiac failure.

Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)

  • Specialized post-operative care for congenital heart surgeries.
  • Management of heart failure with temporary cardiac pacing.
  • Active heart transplant and ventricular assist device (VAD) programs.
  • Advanced respiratory and circulatory support for pediatric cardiac patients.

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

  • Step-down care for patients transitioning out of intensive care.
  • Monitoring and support for complex post-surgical patients.
  • Advanced respiratory support including non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC).

Cutting-Edge Technology

27-bed PICU, expanding to 33 beds, providing high-acuity care for complex medical and surgical conditions.

7-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU) for step-down critical care needs.

Dedicated Pediatric Burn Unit for severe burn cases requiring intensive management.

Pediatric ICU Transport Team, available 24/7 for rapid patient transfers.

Family-Centered Care Approach with parental accommodation and psychosocial support.

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If your child requires specialized critical care, our team is ready to provide expert medical support. Contact us today to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment.

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Opening Hours

Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that urgent medical care is always available whenever you need it.

Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

Monday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:30 PM