What is another word for PICU?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪkuː] (IPA) 
PICU is a commonly used medical acronym that stands for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. It is a specialized unit within a hospital that cares for critically ill children and infants. However, there are many synonyms used by healthcare professionals and clinicians to refer to this specialized unit. Some of these synonyms include pediatric critical care unit, pediatric intensive therapy unit, and pediatric intensive healthcare unit. Other synonyms that are used less frequently but may still be encountered in medical literature or conversations among clinicians include pediatric critical care ward and pediatric intensive rehab unit. Regardless of the terminology used, these specialized units play a vital role in saving the lives of critically ill children.
