Welcome from the Division Chief
Michael O. Gayle, M.D.
Welcome to the Web site for the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
The division staffs a pediatric intensive care unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital. Seven pediatric critical care specialists provide 24-hour coverage in a multidisciplinary model of "PICU without borders." This means we are available throughout the hospital and provide phone consultations and support to outside physicians and facilities everyday.
We also provide rapid treatments in all areas of the PICU, including post-op cardiovascular surgery, ECMO and advanced brain monitoring, just to name a few. A combination of UF pediatric residents and pediatric critical care physician assistants provide in-house coverage at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
The mission of our division encompasses three major areas of emphasis:
- Patient care:
- Ensure the effective and efficient care of critically ill patients
- Provide continuously available patient care to critically ill or injured patients
- Coordinate the efficient utilization of bed space in intensive care units
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of ethical standards in the treatment of critically ill patients
- Provide leadership in the development of new critical care services
- In conjunction with other departments, participate actively in the quality assurance initiatives to improve the care of critically ill patients
- Medical Education:
- Serve as a resource to all UF Jacksonville programs during the ICU rotation
- Provide instruction to non-physician health care professionals
- Research:
- Conduct research related to the care of critically ill patients (see research page)
Our division is considered a community resource, participating in local educational activities, having academic representation at the national level, directing transports and providing elective procedural sedation.
To learn more about our division, explore our Web site further. If you have additional questions, contact us.
Michael O. Gayle, M.D.
Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Medical Director, Transport Team; Medical Director, Wolfson Children's Hospital Outreach Program
