Welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Hello! Welcome to Neonatology at Medical Center , where we provide specialized care for newborns who require special attention.
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an open-door facility for families, allowing them to be with their babies for as long as they wish. We welcome newborns who, for whatever reason, cannot stay with their mothers, guaranteeing comprehensive care and constant support.
ATTENTION FROM THE VERY FIRST MOMENT
We have a team of neonatologists and specialist nurses available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We begin working from the moment the newborn arrives at the Obstetric Center. Our approach encourages skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, as well as the presence of a companion, during the newborn's evaluation.
In cases where the baby is in adequate clinical condition, he or she is transferred with his or her parents to the joint hospitalization room to continue care in a family environment.
Special cases we handle
- Premature babies or babies who have difficulty adapting to breathing on their own.
- Newborns with conditions requiring observation and treatment in the NICU.
- Patients referred from other hospitals.
- Readmissions due to specific conditions, such as jaundice (elevated bilirubin), fever, or difficulty gaining weight.
Cutting-edge equipment and services
Our NICU has six areas of varying complexity and an interdisciplinary team composed of neonatologists, pediatric nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychological counselors, secretaries, and assistants who work together to care for your baby. We have advanced technology, including:
- Respiratory assistance in various forms.
- Nitric oxide and whole-body hypothermia therapy.
- Parenteral nutrition and continuous brain and cardiopulmonary monitoring.
- 24-hour ultrasounds (brain, lung, and cardiovascular).
- Breast milk extraction areas and a specialized lactation room for the safe preparation of formulas and medications, using laminar flow hoods to prevent contaminants.
We work closely with the Medical Center own team of obstetricians Medical Center external specialists, offering prenatal consultations so that families can learn about the service and have any questions answered during pregnancy.
FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMS
First month of life: Consultations for babies who have been in joint hospitalization.
High-risk monitoring until school age, with a team that includes pediatricians, neonatologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, childcare workers, and nurses.
In the NICU at Medical Center , your baby will receive specialized care, state-of-the-art technology, and the human support that you and your family need during this important stage.
Frequently asked questions:
- Do I have to follow a schedule to enter the NICU?
No, our unit has open door, which means that parents can be with their children as long as they wish, even during medical procedures. - Can hospitalized babies receive visits from grandparents and siblings?
Yes, as long as visitors are healthy:
- The grandparents can visit on pre-arranged days and times.
- The siblings, accompanied by their parents, may enter if the baby's clinical condition allows it.
- What does it mean to be in a particular sector?
The NICU has six sectors, each designed for different levels of care:
- Sectors 1 and 2 are intended for intensive care.
- As babies improve, they can be transferred to intermediate care wards. intermediate care.
- All sectors are prepared to handle any medical emergency.
- Is there a schedule for receiving medical reports?
No, both doctors and nurses are available to provide information on a and and respond to any concerns at any time. - What do we need to do to be discharged?
In order for the baby to be discharged, the following criteria must be met:
- Regulate their body temperature in the crib.
- Feeding by suction, both day and night.
- Having a rising weight, with a minimum of 2,100 grams.
