Does New born babies Require intensive medical attention ?

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What exactly is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?

New-born that require immediate medical attention are frequently admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital (NICU). To provide specialised care for the smallest patients, the NICU combines sophisticated technology and experienced healthcare personnel. Intermediate or continuing care sections may be available in NICUs for babies who are not as unwell but still require specialist care. Because some hospitals lack the resources to staff a NICU, infants must be transferred to another facility. Babies that require critical care benefit from being delivered in a hospital with a NICU rather than being moved after birth.

Which babies require extra attention?

The majority of new-born admitted to the NICU are preterm (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy), have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds), or have a medical condition that need extra attention. Nearly half a million babies are born prematurely in the United States. Many of these infants were born with low birth weights. Because twins, triplets, and other multiples are born sooner and smaller than single-birth infants, they are frequently admitted to the NICU. The NICU also provides care for babies who have respiratory difficulties, cardiac issues, infections, or birth abnormalities.

Neonatal Intensive Care

Since advent of assisted ventilation in the 1990s, several advancements have been achieved in the field of neonatal pediatrics equipment. This clinical series on neonatal critical care provides the most up-to-date knowledge and data on how to revive new-borns children, as well as a timeline of contemporary respiratory treatment for preterm babies. Preterm birth rates are growing despite preventive efforts, and providing the best care for vulnerable preterm new-born has long-term effects, not only for immediate survival.

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