The pediatric intensive care unit is a specialized hospital unit where the idlest pediatric patients are admitted. PICUs can be in children’s hospitals or a unit of general hospitals.
Few urgent care centers have the facilities that are specifically dedicated to pediatrics and most are the general urgent care centers, but the concept of the pediatric emergency care has started to evolve over the last several years.
Pediatric palliative care enhances the quality of life for children with serious illnesses and it offers the holistic support to children and families, addressing the physical, emotional, and the psychological needs during the illness journey.
Pediatric ambulatory care refers to the services performed on an outpatient basis. These services can be performed at the clinics, hospital outpatient departments, and ambulatory surgical centers and in the offices of physicians.
A specialized branch of the dentistry that focuses on the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents that it involves the comprehensive dental services tailored to the unique needs and developmental stages of young patients.
Pediatric care is crucial for ensuring the healthy development and well-being of children and it addresses their unique medical needs and supports the growth milestones and provides the early intervention for potential health issues.