Term | Pediatric Intensive Care |
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Code | LD-3300.6500 |
Definition | Programs that make lifesaving techniques and equipment available to critically ill children with complex and very acute needs who require continuous observation and, in many cases, intensive therapeutic intervention by trained medical staff. Pediatric intensive care is provided in special units or distinct parts of health care facilities designed for this purpose. |
Created | 2/24/99 |
Changed | 6/20/05 |
Use References |
Paediatric Intensive Care |
See Also References |
Child/Adolescent Health Centers (LN-1480) Children's Hospitals (LL-3000.1450) Pediatrics (LV-6800) |
External Classification Terms |
Emergency Medical Services & Transport (NTE E62) Emergency Services, Hospital Based (NPC E09.03) Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) |
Related Concepts |
Children and Youth Early Childhood Programs/Services Emergency and Crisis Services |
Facet | Service |
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