Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Blank Children's Hospital

Fourth Floor
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.241.5043

Critical Care

Critical care medicine at Blank Children's Hospital provides care for infants, children and adolescents with traumatic injuries, life-threatening illness or following major surgery in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Our medical team provides around-the-clock care for our 9-bed unit.

Our board-certified pediatric intensive care physicians and pediatric residents are supported by a team of intensive care nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, child life specialists, and care management team members, all specializing in the care of children.

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