A diverse population consisting of children from birth to late teens with head injuries and other major trauma, major surgical procedures including organ transplantation, acute and progressive pulmonary disorders including mechanical ventilation, acute multisystem organ failure, and major medical processes, especially those involving neurology.
Acuity is generally high.
The student will be expected to incorporate theoretical and technical components into planning and providing care of the patient and family. Multiple opportunities are available. Interdisciplinary rounds each morning with active participation. Interactions with social work, OT, PT, speech therapy, dietary, psych., child life specialists, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physicians.