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Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) cares for some of the sickest children in the nation. Specially trained staff from the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine provide 24-hour coverage in CHOP’s operating rooms and intensive care units.

Our team members also work in cardiac catheterization labs, radiology and sedation units, CHOP’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers, the Oncology Day Hospital, NICUs in affiliated hospitals and many more locations where you child may receive care.

Founded in 1964, the department has played a pioneering role in improving outcomes for children in intensive care. In 1967, the Department established the first pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in the United States, followed by the country’s first intensive respiratory rehabilitation care unit for ventilator-dependent children in 1975.

How we serve you

We offer a variety of specialized programs and clinical services to children with life-threatening illnesses and injuries, and to their families.

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Why choose us for anesthesia and critical care

CHOP established the first PICU and intensive respiratory rehabilitation unit for ventilator-dependent children in the United States. Each year, we provide patients with:

  • 33,000-plus anesthetics
  • 3,000 cardiothoracic or cardiac services
  • 31,000-plus inpatient days in PICU/CICU/Progressive Care
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Meet your team

Our specially trained anesthesiologists, critical care physicians and nurses provide 24-hour coverage in CHOP’s operating rooms, intensive care units and many other locations your child may receive care.

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Anesthesiology and critical care resources

Caring for a child with any illness or injury can be overwhelming. We have gathered resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

Our Stories
A day at the beach turned into a nightmare when a sand cave collapsed on Edgar. He was rushed to CHOP where a world-renowned ECMO team saved his life.

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