Hospital Pequeno Príncipe

Hospital Pequeno Príncipe is a large pediatric hospital located in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. It operates as part of the larger Pequeno Príncipe Complex, which integrates care delivery, teaching, and health research. The hospital is the largest pediatric facility in Brazil, focusing on technical and scientific excellence, humanized care, and a strong commitment to equity for children and adolescents referred from across the country. The hospital is operated by the Dr. Raul Carneiro Hospital Association for Childhood Protection (Associação Hospitalar de Proteção à Infância Dr. Raul Carneiro). According to its institutional reports, it is a philanthropic, non-governmental organization that reinvests its revenue in healthcare, education, and research. Hospital Pequeno Príncipe has a total of 370 beds, of which 68 are allocated to intensive care units (ICUs). The hospital offers services in 32 medical specialties. Its ICU is organized into several categories, including neonatal care, cardiology, surgical care, and general intensive care. This structure supports the treatment of severe cases and complex postoperative recovery processes, typical of tertiary pediatric referral centers. The hospital's activity report emphasizes a strong focus on high-complexity pediatric care, particularly in transplant medicine and rare disease pathways. In its 2021 annual report, the hospital announced a record year for transplants, completing 284 procedures. These procedures encompassed various modalities, including bone, bone marrow, kidney, heart, heart valve, and liver transplantation. This success reflects the hospital's advanced surgical techniques, critical care capabilities, and effective multidisciplinary follow-up care. The hospital's public communications consistently emphasize a family-centered, humanized approach to care. It connects clinical excellence to both patient and family experiences, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support and a comprehensive care model for children with complex and chronic conditions. Additionally, the hospital is accredited in pediatric palliative care within Brazil’s public health system (SUS), which sets it apart in the field of complex chronic care.