Infants in need of specialized care, whether due to premature birth or other complications, stay in either the 23-bed Level II NICU for intermediate care or the 32-bed Level III NICU for intensive care. Many procedures and surgeries are performed at bedside in the NICU, eliminating the need for and expense of surgical suites and recovery rooms. The NICU staff of outstanding newborn care providers is among the most respected in the region, with the knowledge, expertise and experience to improve infant outcomes. Neonatologists, neonatology fellows, pediatric residents, neonatal nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists provide 24-hour coverage in the NICU.
The NICU offers comprehensive neonatal diagnostics and treatments for critically ill newborns. It is equipped to perform CT scans, echocardiograms, EKGs, EEGs, ultrasounds and MRIs. Hearing screens are also offered to all parents.
In addition to conventional newborn services neonatal services, the following are also available:
- High frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Inhaled nitric oxide
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Pediatric general surgery
- Computerized patient records at bedside
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Specialized nutrition, pharmacologic and respiratory support
- Environmental controls to minimize light and sound effects
- Unlimited parental visiting privileges
- Two rooms for parents to stay with their baby
- Direct elevator from Labor and Delivery
Additional information
- Child Development brochures
- Hearing brochures
