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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized hospital unit designed to care for premature babies or newborns with serious health issues. These infants often require advanced medical support, such as breathing assistance, temperature regulation, and monitoring for infections. The NICU is equipped with specialized equipment and staffed by trained healthcare professionals, including neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists. The goal is to provide intensive care to help these vulnerable infants recover and grow strong enough to go home. Families can usually visit and are supported through the challenging process of having a baby in intensive care.

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    A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized hospital unit that provides intensive care for newborns who are critically ill or have medical issues. This can include premature babies, those with breathing difficulties, or those requiring surgery. The NICU is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and specialists, dedicated to monitoring and treating these vulnerable infants. The goal of the NICU is to support the health and development of these newborns until they are stable enough to go home.