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Neonatal ICU

What Is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?

When babies are born early, have health problems, or a difficult birth they go to the hospital's NICU. NICU stands for "neonatal intensive care unit." There, babies get around-the-clock care from a team of experts.

Most of these babies go to the NICU (NIK-yoo) within 24 hours of birth. How long they stay depends on their health condition. Some babies stay only a few hours or days; others stay weeks or months.

You may hear the NICU called:

  • A special care nursery
  • An intensive care nursery
  • A newborn intensive care nursery

Our NICU is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced neonatologists, pediatric nurses, and support staff who are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for your precious little one.

NICU Specialized Care

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Premature & Low Birth Weight Babies

Specialized care for premature babies, very low birth weight babies (VLBW), and extremely low birth weight babies (ELBW) with advanced ventilation support and monitoring systems.

Critical Newborn Care

24/7 intensive monitoring and treatment for critically ill newborns including respiratory distress syndrome, birth asphyxia, sepsis, and other neonatal emergencies.

Advanced Technology

High-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, continuous monitoring systems, phototherapy units, and advanced diagnostic equipment for comprehensive neonatal care.

Expert Medical Team

Round-the-clock care from experienced neonatologists, trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and specialists in pediatric cardiology, neurology, and nutrition.

Who Can Visit the NICU?

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Visiting Guidelines

Parents can visit and spend time with their babies who stay in the NICU. Other family members might be able to visit, but only during set hours and only a few at a time.

  • Children visiting the NICU must be well (not sick)
  • Visitors should have all their immunizations
  • Check with hospital staff about which family members can see your baby
  • Some units require guests to wear hospital gowns
  • You may need to wear gloves and a mask

Health & Safety Protocols

Everyone who comes into the NICU must wash their hands before they enter. This is a crucial part of keeping the NICU as clean as possible so the babies aren't exposed to germs.

  • Wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap
  • Use hand sanitizer available at the entrance
  • Follow all hygiene protocols strictly
  • Inform staff of any illness symptoms
  • Follow dress code requirements