Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

Comprehensive medical and surgical care for children from birth through adolescence with acute or chronic system failure, multisystem trauma, organ transplantation. Maryland’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center.

Patient Population

• Newborn to 21
• Medical diagnoses include respiratory failure, metabolic disorders, seizure disorders, multiorgan failure, shock, toxic ingestions, ECMO
• Surgeries include extensive general, cardiac, thoracic, orthopedic, neurologic procedures

Number of Beds

• 26

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:1-2

Rotation/Shifts

• 12-hour shifts
• Flexible, self scheduling

Skill Mix

• 90 percent RN, 95 percent BSN-prepared
• 10 percent nurse extenders

Orientation

• PICU-specific classes and practicum for all new staff
• 12 weeks for experienced staff
• 16-week PEDS internship program with post-orientation mentoring

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