Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a special section in a hospital, which accommodates critically ill or premature neonates. The NICU offers highly specialized medical care and monitoring services for infants with severe cases of various conditions such as being born too early, having low birth weight, having respiratory problems like difficulty in breathing, infections, and congenital abnormalities.
KEY FEATURE OF NICU
- INCUBATORS: Incubators are used to maintain a controlled environment where premature or sick babies can be kept warm and safe.
- VENTILATORS: Ventilators support and even take over respiration for infants with respiratory difficulties.
- MONITORS: Monitors help check important signs including heart rate, blood pressure level, and oxygen saturation.
- NEONATOLOGIST: Neonatologists are doctors who specialize in taking care of newborns.
- NICU NURSES: NICU Nurses work round-the-clock to ensure that the infants receive proper medical checkups.
- RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS: Respiratory Therapists provide support treatments on breathing as well as ventilator management.
- PHARMACISTS & NUTRITIONISTS: Pharmacists and Nutritionists guarantee the right medication and nourishment tailored to the baby’s needs.
- FEEDING SUPPORT: For those unable to take food by mouth tube feeding or intravenous nutrition is provided under Feeding Support.
- INFECTION CONTROL: Strict hygiene protocols focusing on Infection Control aimed at preventing infections.
- SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS: And in case there is a need surgical interventions are available for babies who need surgery because they were born with or acquired specific diseases.
- FAMILY SUPPORT: Psychological counseling as well as educational programs for parents are other activities under Family Support.
- KANGAROO CARE: Kangaroo care encourages skin-to-skin contact between parents and baby; thus promoting bonding and stability while therapies involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to support the baby’s development.
IMPORTANCE OF THE NICU
The NICU is very important in terms of saving lives and providing health care to the most vulnerable newborns. It creates a suitable atmosphere with enough knowledge, competence, and skills to be able to address complex medical problems hence helping the child grow until when he or she can go home. The aim is for each baby to have the best possible start in life despite starting with difficulties at birth.
WHY TO CHOOSE US ?
Expert Care
Our team consists of skilled neonatologists, nurses, and medical professionals with extensive experience in neonatal care.
Advanced Technology
We use high-tech equipment that allows accurate monitoring and treatment specifically designed for every newborn.
Proven Results
Our NICU has a history of successful patient outcomes and high standards of service delivery.
All-Inclusive Support
We offer holistic neonatal care including medical treatment, developmental assistance, and family counseling which caters to both the physical needs of your child as well as the provision of emotional and psychological support for families.
Attention on Personal Level
Every infant gets individualized care plans developed about their current state of health and developmental milestones that should be met throughout their stay within the intensive unit up until they get discharged from the hospital.
Sympathetic Atmosphere
Our commitment is a nurturing environment where parent-infant bonding is strengthened; this through practices such as kangaroo care while continuous emotional support offered to parents is given by our staff makes them feel supported throughout the entire process.