Pune : An Acute Child Care Unit (ACCU) was inaugurated at KEM Hospital, Pune in association with Rotary Club of Pune Pride and Rotary Club of Pune South . This unit is especially beneficial for children in recovery or those requiring continuous vital sign monitoring. The unit was inaugurated in presence of Rtn. Sheetal Shah, Governor Rotary Dist. 3131, Rtn. Shailesh Sirsikar, Rtn. Radha Gokhale, President Rotary Club of Pune Pride, Rtn Mandar Ambike , President Rotary Club of Pune South , Rtn.Harsh Bhave, Secretary Rotary Club of Pune Pride , Rtn. Subodh Malpani, Vaishali Deo, Director Service Project along with Dr Xerxes Coyaji, Medical Director, Shirin Wadia, Chief Executive Officer, KEM Hospital, Pune,and Dr.Ashish Bavdekar, Director, Department of Paediatrics a t KEM Hospital, Pune
Dr.Ashish Bavdekar said that the ACCU is designed to support paediatric patients transitioning from the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) who require continuous monitoring and minimal support during recovery. It also caters to children admitted with serious illnesses who do not immediately require PICU-level care but can be effectively managed in a high-dependency setting with appropriate monitoring and support systems.
He added that this unit is especially beneficial for children in recovery or those requiring continuous vital sign monitoring. The ACCU is equipped with five multifunctional beds, each with bedside monitors and an integrated drug delivery system, including infusion pumps, syringe pumps, and respiratory support such as heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) and a nebulization unit. It also features bedside mechanical ventilation capabilities and is prepared to manage medical emergencies.
The ACCU (Acute Child Care Unit) will help reduce the length of stay in the PICU by managing patients who need only monitoring and supportive care, thereby freeing up PICU beds for critically ill children. Additionally, it will help prevent unnecessary PICU admissions, optimizing resource utilization and improving overall patient flow
Shirin Wadia, CEO, KEM Hospital, Pune said that we are grateful to Rotary Club of Pune Pride and Rotary Club of Pune South for collaborating for ACCU which will be crucial for making available beds in PICU for babies who need immediate care while taking care of those who are on the recovery path.
She added that among the many specialized units at KEMH, the PICU stands as one of centres of excellence led by expert team of consultants. What sets our PICU apart is its commitment to providing high-quality care at costs accessible to the common man. By making optimal use of donated equipment, we have built a strong relationship of trust and goodwill with our donors and the community.
