About Us
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children’s Nebraska is available 24/7, staffed by pediatric intensivists, nurses and other providers specifically trained in the care of critically ill children. We also have access to pediatric medical and surgical specialists throughout the hospital, who are called in as needed for comprehensive care.
Our award-winning PICU is home to Nebraska's only pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program, offering life-saving support during recovery after heart surgery or for children awaiting heart or lung transplants, along with a range of other advanced treatments and technologies.
To ensure the highest standards of care, we follow well-defined protocols aimed at preventing infections and reducing hospital-acquired conditions like central line infections and pressure sores. Our strict hand hygiene practices and leading-edge procedures prioritize patient safety and recovery.
We place a strong emphasis on family-centered care, conducting family-centered rounds and providing families with tablets to stay connected with their child’s nurse and access test results 24/7. We also offer emotional support and have pediatric experts available to guide families through their child’s hospital experience.
Refer a Patient
Fax Referral Form
Fax completed forms to 402.955.6445.
Allow 48 hours for referrals to process.
Refer Patients Online
Referrals can be sent through our online portal, EpicCare Link. First-time users must click "Request New Account" to enroll.
Contact Us
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Providers' Priority Line
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The Providers' Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions and transport services.
Conditions We Treat
Our PICU provides expert care for a wide range of serious conditions including:
Meet Our Providers
Children’s PICU is staffed with pediatric providers, nurses and other team members trained in the care of children with life-threatening conditions. Get to know your child’s expert care team:
Treatments and Services
All children in the PICU are closely monitored during their stay. Nurses continuously check vital signs such as heart rate, breathing and blood pressure.
Specific treatment varies based on the child’s illness and individual needs. Options may include:
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What Sets Us Apart
Expert Care
Our pediatric intensivists are on top of the last breakthroughs in treatment and our dedicated critical care transport team is on-call 24/7 to bring children to the PICU from all over the country.
Team Approach
At Children’s, your child has a whole team of pediatric experts collaborating to help them heal. We include families every step of the way.
Innovative Technologies
Our PICU is home to Nebraska’s only pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program and we use advanced tools sized specifically for infants and children.
Awards and Honors
Children’s is proud to receive national recognition for our dedication to providing the highest quality pediatric care. Our programs and our people are what sets us apart.
ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence
Our PICU is home to Nebraska’s only pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program, and we’re recognized by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a Gold Level Center of Excellence. This designation recognizes programs with the highest level of performance, innovation, satisfaction and quality in ECMO care.
Gold Beacon Award
Children’s is recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses as a critical care center with excellent patient outcomes exceeding national benchmarks. We are one of only 11 PICUs in the country and the only PICU in the region to receive this award.
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