Kulsum International Hospital

Paediatric Intensive Care

On this page
  1. Overview
  2. Who it may help
  3. What the service includes
  4. What to expect
  5. At KIH

Overview

Children who are seriously ill need close monitoring and support for breathing, circulation and organ function. Paediatric intensive care provides round-the-clock care by specially trained doctors and nurses.

Who it may help

  • Children with severe infections or breathing failure
  • Children after major surgery
  • Children with serious injuries
  • Children with seizures that are difficult to control

What the service includes

Ventilation, monitoring, intravenous treatments, medicines to support the heart and circulation, and close coordination with specialists.

What to expect

Parents are kept informed and supported. Children move to a ward when they are well enough.

At KIH

KIH's emergency and critical care teams can stabilise seriously ill children and arrange paediatric intensive care when needed.

This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Our doctors

Consultants in the KIH departments that provide Paediatric Intensive Care.