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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Patient Stories

Our specially trained physicians and critical care experts offer an unparalleled level of expertise to children recovering from critical pediatric illnesses, and support to families though their child’s hospitalization.

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Sand Drowning: Edgar’s ECMO Story

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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