How is working an adult ICU different than working a pediatric ICU?

HUGE! I have worked in adult ICU and would never want pediatrics. Dosages are measured differently, you have distraught and emotional parents at the bedside and these little patients can’t tell you what hurts. Too many unknown variables for me. I’ve been a nurse for 31 years and critical care was by far my favorite with all of my experience in hospitals. I’ve also raised four healthy adults but someone else’s kid is a different story. My sincere thanks and admiration to the select group who answers this call.