When your child faces their most critical moments, our pediatric intensivists, nurses, and specialists stand ready — combining world-class expertise with the kind of compassion that only comes from caring for children.
The Pediatric Critical Care program at UC Davis Medical Center is one of the few pediatric intensive care units in the region, providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents facing life-threatening conditions.
As part of the UC Davis Health system — a leading academic medical center — we bring together pediatric intensivists, subspecialists, and nurses who are trained specifically in the unique needs of critically ill children. Our program serves as a regional referral center, receiving complex cases from across Northern California and beyond.
"The best outcomes begin with the right team — and the right environment for healing."
Our PICU is equipped to manage the most complex pediatric conditions, providing advanced life support and specialized interventions.
Advanced mechanical ventilation and respiratory support for children with severe lung conditions, pneumonia, or acute respiratory distress.
Immediate, expert care for children with severe injuries from accidents, falls, or other traumatic events, coordinated with our Level 1 trauma center.
Aggressive management of severe infections and septic shock in children, with protocols designed for pediatric physiology and response.
Specialized monitoring and recovery care for children following complex cardiac, neurosurgical, or oncologic procedures.
Expert management of seizures, traumatic brain injury, meningitis, and other neurological crises in the pediatric population.
Collaborative care for children with critical congenital heart disease, heart failure, or post-cardiac surgery complications.
Our pediatric intensivists complete specialized fellowship training in pediatric critical care medicine, bringing deep expertise in the unique physiology and psychology of critically ill children.
Every member of our team — from attending physicians and fellows to our specialized nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and child life specialists — shares a commitment to delivering care that is both medically exceptional and deeply humane.
For referrals, questions, or to learn more about our program, please contact us. Our team is available to discuss your child's care at any time.
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