neonatal intensive care unit

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a specialized hospital area staffed with healthcare professionals trained to care for premature or critically ill newborns. It provides advanced medical support such as ventilators, incubators, and monitors to assist with breathing, temperature regulation, nutrition, and infection control. The NICU ensures fragile infants receive continuous, expert care to promote their growth and development, addressing complex medical needs that can't be managed in a regular newborn nursery. It is a critical resource for vulnerable newborns, offering a safe environment for their specialized treatment and recovery.