Children are admitted to the PICU when they are seriously ill and their medical needs can’t be met on the main hospital floors. They might be suffering from severe breathing problems from asthma, serious infections, heart conditions, complications of diabetes or involved in a serious accident.
Kids may have to be transferred to the PICU for several days if they underwent major surgery. How long they stay in the PICU depends on their condition. It is recommended to always ask the doctor or nurse about how to care for your child in the PICU.