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NBU
A Newborn Unit, also known as a Neonatal Unit or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is a specialized hospital department focused on the care of newborn infants, particularly those born prematurely, with medical complications, or who require intensive monitoring and support.
- Care for Premature Infants: Provides specialized care for babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, who may have underdeveloped organs and require support with breathing, feeding, and temperature regulation.
- Treatment of Medical Complications: Manages newborns with health issues such as respiratory distress, infections, heart defects, or jaundice.
- Respiratory Support: Provides ventilation or oxygen therapy for infants with breathing difficulties, including those with conditions like neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
- Nutritional Support: Offers tube feeding or intravenous nutrition for babies unable to eat on their own due to prematurity or illness.
- Monitoring and Observation: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, oxygen levels, etc.), signs of infection, metabolic problems to ensure the baby’s stability.
- Surgical Care: Some newborn units perform or prepare infants for surgery to correct birth defects or treat serious conditions.
- Family Support and Education: Educates and supports parents in caring for their newborn, especially in preparation for taking the baby home.