Pediatric Cardiac Step Down
Pediatric Cardiac Step Down (PCSD) is a 14 bedded mixed gender unit providing cardiac care for pediatric patients 24 hours / 7 days a week. The patient population ranges from neonates to 14 years of age. The unit is designed to manage and deliver care to patients with congenital heart defects requiring medical treatment, pre, and post-cardiac catheterization, and pre and post-surgical patients. This may include any treatment deemed necessary for the well-being and completion of care for the pediatric cardiac patient.
Patient Population: Neonates & Pediatrics up to 14 years. Mixed Gender
Hours of Operation: 24/7
No of Beds: 14
Occupancy Rate: 100%
Staff Categories: Nurse Manager, Clinical Resource Nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Staff Nurse I & II, Patient Care Technician.
Primary Diagnosis:
Multiple / Complex Congenital Cardiac Anomalies for :
Primary procedures:
Hemodynamic monitoring – CVP and ART line
Diagnostic procedure includes Electrophysiology studies and ECHO
Central and peripheral IV line management
Non-invasive Ventilation – CPAP
Administration of Inotropes
Post-Operative Cardiac Surgery – Day 1 post-operative care
Post Interventional Cardiac Catheterization – HDU care
Management of post-operative drains and wound care
Management of artificial airways, tracheotomy management
Pacemaker Management
TPN Administration
Prostaglandin Administration
Management of patient with Chylothorax
Model of Nursing Care:
Total Patient Care in conjunction with the Partnership Model of Care