Children's high care unit — Canterbury
High care is a small 8 bed unit located beside the intensive care unit in Christchurch Hospital. A parent or caregiver can stay in the unit with their child.
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Contact us
To contact the high care unit, call 03 364 0640
Parents and caregivers can visit the unit at any time. The unit is open for other visitors from 8am to 8pm.
Where to find us
High care is at:
High care
Level 1
Waipapa
Christchurch Hospital
Access to children's high care is through the entrance to the intensive care unit.
Services we provide
We provide an 8 bed unit that provides close monitoring of your child's condition. We connect your child to a bedside monitor that captures:
- heart rate
- respiration rate
- oxygen levels
- blood pressure.
This information is reviewed by nursing and medical staff.
We will introduce you to your child's nurse and discuss their care and treatment when they are admitted.
Whānau room and parent lounge
The ward has a whānau room with tea, coffee and microwave facilities.
On Level 7, there is the Ronald McDonald parent lounge located just outside the B7 ward. The lounge has a washing machine and dryer.
Rooms to stay
Each room has:
- reclining chairs
- a television with freeview
- a remote with a nurse call button
- an ensuite bathroom (except for rooms 5 and 6).