NICU and PICU Care at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
No family expects to find itself in an intensive care unit with a newborn or a child. When it happens, what parents need most is skilled care and someone who will explain what is going on. NICU, the neonatal intensive care unit, cares for newborns in their first weeks, and the PICU, the paediatric intensive care unit, cares for older infants, children, and teenagers who are seriously ill. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a paediatric hospital in Mumbai where critically ill children are cared for by a team trained in child health, with parents treated as part of that care. Fear is natural, and the doctors take time to answer every question. Our Malad centre offers NICU and PICU care in Malad, Mumbai for newborns and children who need close, constant monitoring.
Signs That Should Not Wait
Some symptoms in newborns and children call for immediate medical help.
- Fast, noisy or laboured breathing, or pauses in breathing
- Blue or very pale lips or face
- A newborn who is too drowsy to feed or difficult to wake
- Seizures, or sudden stiffness or floppiness
- A fever in a baby under three months, or a fever with rash and drowsiness
- Repeated vomiting or loose motions with a dry mouth and very little urine
- Yellowing of the skin in the first days of life that is spreading
- A serious injury, poisoning or sudden collapse
Families can consult our paediatric intensive care specialists in Malad at CritiCare Asia Hospitals if any of these appear.
Why Newborns Are Admitted to the NICU
A newborn is moved to the NICU when a normal nursery cannot give enough support.
- Premature birth or low birth weight
- Breathing difficulty after delivery
- Severe jaundice from a build-up of bilirubin
- Infection in the first weeks
- Low blood sugar or poor feeding
- Birth complications or conditions present from birth that need observation
Many babies go home once they are breathing, feeding and keeping warm without help. Parents wanting newborn intensive care for their baby can consult our team.
Why Children Are Admitted to the PICU
An older child is admitted when an illness affects breathing, circulation or consciousness.
- Severe pneumonia, bronchiolitis or asthma
- Serious infections that spread through the body
- Seizures that persist or keep returning
- Serious injuries, including head injuries
- Severe dehydration or diabetic emergencies
- Close monitoring after major surgery
What Happens in Intensive Care
Intensive care means constant observation. Heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels and temperature are watched closely so that any change is caught early. Breathing support, fluids, medicines and nutrition are given where needed, in amounts chosen for the child's weight and age. Children respond differently from adults, so the plan is shaped around each child and changed as they improve. Families looking for a paediatric intensive care unit can consult our doctors for a clear picture of what lies ahead.
Staying Close to Your Child
Parents are the most important people in a child's recovery, and the team treats them that way. Doctors and nurses explain the diagnosis, the reasons for each step, and what to expect in the coming hours. Visiting arrangements are explained at the start, and mothers are supported to stay close to newborns and to feed them wherever it is safe.
Treatment Approach
Care begins with a quick assessment of breathing, circulation and alertness, and treatment starts at once if the child is unstable.
- Stabilising the child, then finding the cause through examination and tests
- Continuous monitoring, with treatment adjusted as the child responds
- Breathing and circulation support when required
- Medicines, fluids and nutrition matched to the child's weight
- Regular updates for the family in plain language
- A planned move to the ward and a follow-up plan once the child is stable
NICU and PICU Care at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
When a child is critically ill, the family needs skill, steady communication and honesty. The paediatric team assesses quickly, treats the immediate danger and then works to understand the cause. Recovery continues after discharge, so parents are shown how to care for the child at home and when to return. If your newborn or child shows any of the warning signs above, seek urgent care and consult the best paediatric intensivists in Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad.