Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
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Last updated on 27 Jan 2026
Overview
A Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist manages critically ill children with heart conditions in intensive care units. They stabilize patients after heart surgeries, handle emergencies, and provide life-saving interventions. Their role demands rapid decision-making, teamwork, and compassion. They work closely with pediatric cardiac surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists. Timely interventions by them can mean the difference between life and death.
Job Description
- Monitor and manage post-operative pediatric heart patients in ICU.
- Administer and adjust critical care drugs and ventilator settings.
- Respond to emergencies like cardiac arrest or arrhythmias.
- Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
- Guide ICU teams in protocols for congenital heart care.
- Communicate effectively with worried parents and guardians.
- Train junior doctors and nurses in pediatric critical care skills.
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