Our Patient and Families

PCTU consists of 12 monitored ICU beds. The unit's patient population can range from birth to any age, but the majority, come from the age range of birth to young adult. Most patients arrive on PCTU because of congenital heart defects and other cardiac problems but PCTU is equipped and ready to handle any pediatric health care issue that requires an ICU setting. The PCTU staff realize that being hospitalized on an ICU is stressful and can be difficult for patients and families; so every effort within the parameters of an ICU setting is made to provide reassurance and comfort.

Philosophy of Care

The mission of the Pediatric Cardio/Thoracic ICU is to provide premier care to critically ill patients and bring them through what may be the most crucial time in their young lives. PCTU partners with the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and 5 East Mott - General & Moderate Care Areas to make up the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center. This allows the unit to be an essential part of the seamless delivery of patient care by a multidisciplinary health care team using a collaborative approach of which nursing is an integral part. Nursing on PCTU is made up of dedicated, competent, caring men and women that use the latest in research and evidence based practice to deliver world class patient care.