33^rd Neonatology and Primary Care Congress

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU’s)

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. Neonatal period of the newborn babies are first 28 days of life. Neonatal care is known as specialized nurseries or intensive care. NICU also called as an intensive care nursery (ICN), is an intensive care unit (ICU). NICU is typically directed by one or more neonatologists and staffed by nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, resident physicians, respiratory therapists, and dieticians. Many other ancillary disciplines and specialists are available at larger units. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a particularly challenging environment for new mothers as several natural processes are disrupted.

• Blood pressure monitor
• Ventilator Respirator
• Cardiopulmonary monitor
• Umbilical catheter