Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Richmond, Virginia
Whatever your child is recovering from, our team is here to help.
In Chippenham Hospital's PICU, we provide compassionate medical care 24/7 to critically injured and sick children. Our pediatric specialists work together to create the patient-focused treatment plan your child needs to heal and thrive.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Conditions we treat in our PICU
There are various reasons why your child may need care in our PICU, including:
- Recovery from surgery
- Respiratory conditions
- Severe illnesses
- Severe injuries
PICU services and features
Our PICU teams are trained to meet the unique needs of children and do everything possible to make you and your child as comfortable as possible.
Features of our pediatric ICU
Our PICU was specially designed with your family in mind.
Some features of our PICU include:
- 24-hour parent visitation, with the option to room-in with your child
- Access to physicians that treat children with complex, chronic conditions
- Board-certified pediatric physicians on-site 24/7
- Nurses trained in pediatric care
- Private patient rooms
- Spacious family lounge
Family-centered pediatric critical care
As part of our pediatric intensive care services, you will have access to several amenities while your child receives intensive care. For example, each patient room has Wi-Fi and a flat-panel TV. We offer a kitchen with snacks, beverages, a refrigerator and a microwave for your convenience. We also have a playroom with age-appropriate games, toys and other entertaining activities.