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
We provide 24/7 care for babies who are premature or have serious health conditions.
Our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is led by a dedicated, compassionate team that offers close monitoring and care for your fragile little one. We specialize in treating conditions such as breathing difficulties, infections and birth abnormalities.
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.
Conditions we treat in newborn babies
Caring for newborns requires a gentle touch and steadfast commitment. Our team of experts applies both when treating conditions that affect babies, including:
- Birth abnormalities
- Breathing difficulties
- Heart complications
- Infections
- Low birthweight
- Premature birth
NICU services we provide
Our board-certified neonatal doctors and other specialists use sophisticated technology and a diverse skill set to give your baby the high-quality care they deserve.
Level III NICU care
Our Level III NICU cares for premature babies, low-birthweight babies, those who have serious medical conditions and those who need surgery. If your baby needs a higher level of care than the NICU can provide, our transport team is available at a moment's notice to take them to Sunrise Children's Hospital.
In addition to board-certified neonatal doctors, our team includes:
- Case managers
- Developmental specialists
- Lactation specialists
- Neonatal nurse practitioners
- Respiratory practitioners
- Social workers
- Specialty-trained nurses
NICU treatments
We use new technologies in neonatal treatment and monitoring, including:
- Nitric oxide — Works with a breathing machine to treat respiratory problems in premature babies
- High-frequency ventilation — Reduces lung problems
- Treatments for cardiac, neurosurgical and gastrointestinal conditions
To ensure safe medication administration, we use advanced pharmacy safety measures. In addition, our dedicated infant and pediatric pharmacy is staffed by highly trained pediatric pharmacists.
Support services
We offer additional support through child safety and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes, as well as sibling classes.