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Apollo Proton Cancer Centre unveils state-of-the-art Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Posted by Apollo Hospitals | 28 Jun,2023

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre has launched the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which further reinforces its commitment to providing the highest quality of care to its patients. The unit was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Government of Tamil Nadu, Tmt. P. Geetha Jeevan in the presence of Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Group Oncology & International Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd; Dr. Ramya Uppuluri, Consultant, Hemato Oncology; Dr. Shruthi Kakarala, Consultant Intensivist; Dr. Srinivas Chilukuri, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology (Paediatric) and Dr. Arvind Sukumaran, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery.

The launch of the PICU represents a significant milestone for APCC, as it aims to provide comprehensive and exceptional paediatric cancer care. The Unit will be led by a dedicated team of clinicians and specialists from various fields, all of whom possess extensive knowledge and expertise in their respective areas. The PICU is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, including a Level 3 Paediatric ICU with Multipara monitors that are designed to provide several information on one screen. It also announced commencement of in-house Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training program for nurses and paramedics. The programme will benefit nurses, in-house paramedics, and those working at the neighborhood clinics, and will prepare them to handle any paediatric emergencies.

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28 Jun,2023
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