NICU

The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) provides specialized services for premature or sick babies, from real-time monitoring of vital signs to treatment of breathing problems, infections, and birth defects.

 The most important services provided in the NICU

Continuous monitoring of vital signs

Control of heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels

Care of premature or low birth weight babies

Regulating body temperature in the incubator

Tube or IV feeding if unable to breastfeed

Management of breathing problems

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator use for infants with severe respiratory failure

Treatment of infections and immune problems

Prescription of antibiotics and close monitoring for neonatal sepsis

Phototherapy (light therapy)

To treat neonatal jaundice

Neurological and surgical care

Monitoring and treatment of brain or nerve problems

Post-surgical care for newborns

Parental support and education

Breastfeeding education (with electric or manual breast pump)

KMC (Kangaroo Mother Care) room for skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby