Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - NPI Lookup

A pediatrician who specializes in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients, as well as to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with seriously or critically ill patients who have, are at risk of, or are recovering from conditions that may be life-threatening.

How do you become certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine?

Answer: Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine requires additional training and assessment specified by the board.

What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine physician do?

Answer: Pediatricians trained in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or injuries, particularly trauma victims and patients with multiple organ dysfunction who require care over a period of hours, days or weeks.