The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized medical facility designed to provide intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns. This unit is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to the unique needs of neonates.
Purpose and Function
The primary purpose of the NICU is to monitor and treat newborns who face significant health challenges, including low birth weight, respiratory distress, infections, and congenital conditions. The NICU ensures that these vulnerable infants receive the highest level of medical care and support during their critical early days.
OPDs offer various services, including consultations, diagnostic tests, minor procedures, and preventive care. Patients can see specialists for specific health concerns, undergo laboratory tests, and receive vaccinations. This multifaceted approach ensures comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
When a baby is born prematurely, suffers a medical illness, or has a birth defect, the expert and extra care is required. NICU of apple caters from smallest of newborns to most sick babies.
Family-Centered Care
Family involvement is a crucial aspect of NICU care. The unit encourages parents to participate in their infant’s care, promoting bonding and attachment. Support services, such as counseling and education, are offered to families to help them navigate the challenges of having a newborn in the NICU.
Transition and Follow-Up Care
Once a newborn stabilizes and improves, the NICU team prepares for a safe transition to home or a less intensive care environment. Follow-up care is often arranged to monitor the infant’s development and address any ongoing medical needs, ensuring long-term health and well-being.
Treated 15000+ Children till date (NICU/PICU/WARD/OPD)
NICUs are equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, including incubators, ventilators, and monitors. These devices are essential for maintaining optimal body temperature, supporting respiratory function, and continuously monitoring vital signs. The use of specialized equipment allows healthcare providers to deliver tailored treatments and interventions. Care in the NICU is provided by a multidisciplinary team, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive care, addressing not only the medical needs of the infant but also the emotional and psychological needs of the family.