Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Unit

NICU

Overview

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized critical care area dedicated to the management of newborns with serious health conditions, including prematurity, low birth weight, birth asphyxia, infections, respiratory distress, and congenital anomalies. The unit provides 24×7 care by a dedicated team of neonatologists, pediatricians, trained NICU nurses, and support staff. Emphasis is placed on both medical excellence and compassionate, family-centered care.

Services

Management of Premature Newborns
(from 22–37 weeks gestation)
Low & Very Low Birth Weight Babies
(including under 1000 grams)
Neonatal Resuscitation
(at delivery rooms with transport incubators)
Ventilatory Support
(non-invasive & invasive)
Jaundice Management
using advanced phototherapy units
Infection Control & Sepsis Management
Birth Asphyxia & HIE Management
with therapeutic hypothermia (if available)
Neonatal Surgery Post-op Care
Congenital Anomaly Monitoring
with coordination from pediatric surgeons and cardiologists
Parenteral Nutrition & Feeding Support

Infrastructure and Technology

Controlled Entry/Exit with Hand Hygiene Protocols
Zoned Layouts for Level I, II, and III NICU care
Isolation Rooms for babies with infections or immune concerns
Negative Pressure Rooms (if available) for infection containment

Radiant Warmers & Incubators with servo-controlled temperatures
Open Care Systems for ease of intervention
Neonatal Ventilator-Ready Beds
(equipped with oxygen, air, and suction ports)
Each bed fitted with:
- Vital signs monitor
- Infusion pumps
- Pulse oximeter and capnography