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PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

At CHOC, we understand that the need for specialized care can arise at any moment. That's why we offer a state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to provide critical care for children who require close monitoring and support. Our PICU is staffed by a team of highly trained pediatric specialists who are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Whether your child requires respiratory support, advanced monitoring, or other specialized care, our PICU is equipped to provide the care they need to recover and thrive.

Learn more about PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at choc.org

PICU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Resources from CHOC

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Meet Bethany, a shining example for other complex urogenital and colorectal care patients

Kenny laughs with two birds on his shoulders

ARTICLE

Cancer survivor Kenny overcame daunting odds, leaves strong mark on CHOC care team

CHOC patient Kaslyn sits on a floor mat with toys following her miraculous recovery from heart and brain surgery

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A family and care team that never gave up: Kaslyn’s story

Toddler walking unattended toward pool

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Preventing child drowning: Tips from a pediatric intensive care unit doctor

Dr. Knight and Dr. Lubinsky standing in front of the Nick Anas wall dedication

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Honoring the legacy of Dr. Nick Anas

two sisters wearing tutus jumping up and down on the bed having fun

ARTICLE

CHOC PICU Earns Gold Beacon Award Recognizing Exceptional Patient Care

nurse wrapping bandage around the head of young boy

ARTICLE

A Career of Helping People: Nora’s Story

“Miracle Maddy” with her pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. William Loudon

ARTICLE

Six-year-old Beats the Odds Thanks to Life-Saving Brain Surgery at CHOC

Female nurse bandaging a child's wound

ARTICLE

CHOC Nurse Follows in His Mom’s Footsteps

CHOC PICU nurse Gabbie standing in the PICU

ARTICLE

My Journey to Critical Care Nursing: Gabbie’s Story

Former PICU patient turned PICU RN Jeni

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My Journey from PICU Patient to PICU Nurse

CHOC PICU nurse Katelyn standing on roof of CHOC hospital

ARTICLE

What I Learned While Becoming a Critical Care Nurse

Gladys Salazar and Paul Gomez kissing ther daughter on the cheek

ARTICLE

One Family’s Story of How CHOC Doctors Became Family

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ARTICLE

5-year-old Rayaan fights brain, spinal cord inflammation

Chaplain Steve standing with Choco Bear mascot in CHOC hospital

ARTICLE

From CHOC Neurosurgery Parent to CHOC Chaplain

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CHOC Walk in the Park 2017: Why I Walk – Team IronJax

portait of CHOC patient Andre at three months old in bed

ARTICLE

How RSV changed the way I parent

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ARTICLE

Why one mom is thankful for CHOC this year

Former CHOC volunteer turned CHOC RN, Brianna

ARTICLE

Volunteer Role Awakens Professional Calling

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ARTICLE

Meet Dr. Gary Goodman

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ARTICLE

Preparing Siblings for Visiting the NICU

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PODCAST

Tips for coping with hospitalization with Chloe Krikac

Erin Greaves and her son, Sean a patient at CHOC

ARTICLE

Twelve-year-old becomes first CHOC patient to receive life-saving device

Xray of teen's head and neck after injury

ARTICLE

CHOC at Mission Hospital Teen Survives Life Threatening Brain Injury

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