The art and science of PCCM (pediatric critical care medicine) has made significant advances in the past quarter century. We have developed a better understanding of disease and its pathophysiology, and developed the technology to monitor our pediatric patients, so that we can more effectively treat them.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (MFCH) at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College is an 18-bed unit including a 4-bed Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery unit (PCTS). Our state-of-the-art PICU allows our medical caregivers to employ our clinical expertise and newer technologies in a compassionate arena where "family centered care" is delivered. The PICU sees approximately 1300 patients a year. The breadth of pathology of admitted patients to the PICU includes all possible pediatric illnesses.

Our attending physician staff is fellowship trained and board eligible / certified in pediatrics and the sub-specialty of PCCM. The PICU nursing staff has a 25 year history of Pediatric critical care experience, and our dedicated respiratory therapy team has extensive experience dealing with pediatric patients that require respiratory support services.

The mission of the medical caregivers of the PCCM division is to deliver excellent medical care for critically ill or injured infants, children and adolescents requiring our tertiary/quaternary center – while at the same time supporting families during this intense emotional time.

For diagnostic dilemmas, PICU referrals and emergency transport call (866) WMC-PEDS or (866) 962-7337