NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides critical care to newborns who are ill or premature. Many factors may lead to a newborn being admitted to the NICU, including low birth weight or complications during delivery. The NICU staff works closely with parents to develop a treatment plan for their newborn.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Las Vegas
Choosing a hospital that meets you and your baby's needs is an important decision as a new parent.
At MountainView Hospital, our Level III NICU serves critically ill and premature infants with low birthweight or underdeveloped organs. We carefully assess their condition and work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Critical care for newborns
Having a premature baby, also known as a "preemie," in the NICU can be overwhelming. We understand the importance of providing additional medical support to preemies, and involve many specialists to meet their needs with advanced equipment and procedures.
Our NICU's features and amenities
While it can be challenging to learn that your child needs additional medical care, we aim to make your experience as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Our amenities include:
- 24-bed unit with accommodations
- Dimming lights
- Family-centered and couple-care options
- Noise reduction flooring
- Private lactation rooms for moms
Our Level III NICU has a dedicated team of highly trained obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN), nurses and neurologists. The team uses evidence-based methodology, as well as a variety of features that elevate you and your baby's experience, such as:
- Advanced respiratory support technology
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) cooling program
- Livestream cameras to help parents stay connected
- Private lactation rooms
- Protocols to reduce incidents of common neonatal complications
- Specialized baby beds, also known as isolettes
For babies that require special respiratory support, we offer:
- High-frequency jet ventilation
- Nitric oxide
- Oscillators
A family's NICU story
The Carig family shares their experience with our NICU after their daughter was born early and weighed just one pound.