NICU: Everything You Need to Know About Neonatal Intensive Care | Dr. Harini Sreedharan

Neonatal care is extended to infants under one month old or those born prematurely. Newborns with intricate health issues often necessitate the specialized care offered in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
Dr. Harini Sreedharan, a Consultant in Neonatology and Pediatrics at Narayana Health City, Bangalore, talks about complex cardiac or brain-related diseases and organ development issues in newborns, ensuring their optimal health and development.
The role of NICU nurses, and the specialized care provided in Level 4-referral NICU facilities. Common aspects like drug errors, hypoglycemia treatment, and the process of ruling out sepsis in NICU.Certain newborns face health challenges such as elevated heart rate, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, abnormal blood vessel formation in the brain, and specific cardiac issues. These conditions necessitate treatment before the infants can undergo surgical stabilization.
Here are some aspects about NICUs:
➤Expert Medical Team: NICUs are staffed with a highly skilled and specialized medical team, including neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals. This multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive and individualized care for each newborn.
➤ Advanced Technology and Equipment: NICUs are equipped with advanced medical technology and specialized equipment tailored for the unique needs of newborns. This includes incubators, ventilators, monitors, and diagnostic tools to closely monitor and support the health of fragile infants.
➤ Preterm and Low Birth Weight Care: NICUs are equipped to care for preterm infants and those with low birth weights. Premature babies often have underdeveloped organs and require careful monitoring, respiratory support, and sometimes surgical interventions.
➤Treatment of Neonatal Conditions: NICUs provide treatment for various neonatal conditions, including respiratory distress syndrome, infections, congenital abnormalities, metabolic disorders, and more. The focus is on stabilizing the newborn and addressing any immediate health concerns.
➤ Nutritional Support: Nutrition is a critical aspect of neonatal care. NICUs have specialized feeding protocols, including the administration of breast milk or formula, and may involve the use of feeding tubes for infants who are unable to feed orally.
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