Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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Why You Need A PICU
In science and medicine there are important elements to consider and when your child's health is in the balance you'll want to know his/her care is in the very best hands. Hometown hospitals provide high quality medical care. In fact, MeritCare partners with many of them on a daily basis when medical consultations are needed. But when your child is critically ill or injured, getting to a PICU can make a difference.
Because MeritCare Children's Hospital PICU is a regional care center it provides research, teaching and treatment for common medical problems as well as complex and sometimes rare diagnoses and treatments.
The medical approach and technology required at this level demand the attention of highly qualified specialists, like those available at MeritCare PICU, ensuring the most advanced methods, technology and expertise are at work caring for your child 24/7. MeritCare PICU is also connected to some of the most amazing children's medical experts across the nation.