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Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

We provide the region's only 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on-site pediatric intensivist team.

Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Pediatric ICU Level IV at El Paso Children’s Hospital is here to help West Texas families weather that storm. Staffed with caring, patient-focused physicians, nurses and support personnel with decades of dedicated critical care experience, this advanced unit offers help and hope for critically ill and injured children in El Paso.

We’re committed to saving young lives, helping provide a happy ending to the most stressful chapter in any family’s ongoing story. From traumatic injuries to potentially deadly conditions like accidental poisoning and meningitis, the Pediatric ICU at El Paso Children’s is always ready to provide the advanced, next-level care that children need to survive and come back strong.

Searching for a Pediatric ICU in El Paso, Texas that’s dedicated to the wellbeing of every child? You’ve found the right place. Contact the Pediatric ICU at El Paso Children’s Hospital today.

What is a Pediatric ICU?

A pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is a section of a children’s hospital dedicated to helping children and adolescents with life-threatening injuries and illnesses survive and recover. There are a wide variety of issues that can lead to a child being admitted to a pediatric ICU, including traumatic injuries, cardiac issues, severe respiratory conditions and more.

Pediatric ICUs are specially equipped to closely monitor childrens’ vital signs and provide a fast and effective response if a child’s condition worsens, including advanced cardiovascular- and respiratory-support technologies. According to a study published in 2022, the most common reasons for admission to a pediatric ICU globally include traumatic injuries, postoperative treatment after surgery, meningitis, cardiovascular issues, neurological issues, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and septic shock.

El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Pediatric ICU Level IV is a hub for advanced techniques, with an experienced, highly-trained staff that’s dedicated to providing life-saving treatment and support. We provide critical care for children and adolescents. The unit features 22 private rooms, each specially equipped to help children stabilize and recover during a severe illness or injury.

Which Conditions Might Cause a Child to Be Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at El Paso Children's Hospital?

Properly-functioning lungs and airways are very important to helping a child stay healthy. There are a range of severe respiratory issues and infections that can result in a child being admitted to a pediatric ICU, including Severe Asthma Attacks, Respiratory Syncytia Virus (RSV), Epiglottitis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)


Contact the Pediatric ICU at El Paso Children's Hospital

At The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Pediatric ICU Level IV at El Paso Children’s Hospital, we’re dedicated to offering the latest and most advanced treatment options and life-saving techniques for desperately sick or injured children. From our relaxed family lounge and kids’ playroom to next-generation technologies like High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), our goal is to save lives by providing the gold standard in support and treatment for every child who needs our help.

El Paso Children’s Hospital / Emergency Department
4845 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone 915-298-5444

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