DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF PAEDIATRIC UNIT PRESENTED BY: MR. AMAR MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR SVBCON, DNH. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
TYPES OF PATIENTS ADMITTED IN PICU Three types of patients are admitted to the PICU: Those who have critical dysfunction of vital organs Those who have a high chance of critical dysfunction of vital organs in the immediate period ahead. Those who require extra nursing care. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
UNIT DESIGN MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
DESIGN AND LAYOUT Points to be considered in establishing a new PICU: The first consideration in establishing a new PICU is to document the need for such a unit in a given set up. Since PICU is an integral part of health care services being offered in a particular set up, an assessment of its need should be primarily based on the existing patient load and type of illness cared for. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
Availability of committed and appropriately trained staff, and adequate resources are other important considerations. An institution providing paediatric intensive care should be capable of providing 24 hours accessibility to a broad range of paediatric sub specialities as these are essential for optimal care. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
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PHYSICAL LAY OUT OF NICU MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
PHYSICAL LATOUT OF PICU MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
PHYSICAL LAY OUT OF CHILDREN WARD MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
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Location: A PICU should be located adjacent to or within direct access to paediatric emergency room, children wards, radiology department, operating and recovery rooms. Transport of patients to and from the unit for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures should be minimum. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
Space: Adequate provision of space is essential. Approximately 20 meter square space should be available per patient with 3-3.5 meters separating each patient. Enough floor space should be provided around the head end of the bed to assemble necessary personnel and equipment for resuscitation. MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
In addition, space should be provided for: Nursing and clerical activity Doctor’s duty room Nurse’s locker room Conference room Offices of nursing supervisor and physician Waiting room Laboratory Storage area for equipments Supplies Linen and patient belongings A clean and soiled work room Toilets MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
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MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
MR. AMAR ALIM MULLA, M. Sc. (N), PhD SCHOLAR
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