- Dr. Saad MBBS, FCPS Assistant Professor Women Medical College Abbottabad
Overview
The Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized unit within the hospital dedicated to the care of critically ill newborns, particularly premature infants or those born with medical complications. It provides comprehensive medical attention, monitoring, and support to ensure the optimal health and development of these vulnerable patients.
Key Features
- Highly trained neonatologists, pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff with expertise in neonatal care
- Advanced medical equipment including incubators, Cardiac Monitors and respiratory monitors donated by WHO Pakistan, , and infusion pumps tailored for neonatal patients.
- Specialized neonatal transport services for the safe transfer of critically ill infants from other hospitals or delivery rooms.
- Family-centered care approach, offering support and education to parents during their infant's NICU stay.
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration with pediatric specialists including neonatal surgeons, cardiologists, and neurologists for complex cases.
Services Offered
- Respiratory support including mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation (CPAP), and surfactant therapy for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
- Nutritional support through parenteral nutrition or enteral feeding for premature infants with feeding difficulties.
- Management of neonatal infections, jaundice, hypoglycemia, and other medical complications commonly seen in newborns.
- Monitoring and treatment of infants with congenital anomalies, birth injuries, or conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Developmental support including early intervention services, developmental assessments, and follow-up care to optimize long-term outcomes for NICU graduates.