Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Advanced Life Support & Specialized Care for Newborns and Premature Infants
About Our Neonatal ICU (NICU)
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Shilmoon Specialized Hospital is a sterile, technologically advanced sanctuary designed specifically for premature infants, low-birth-weight babies, and newborns requiring urgent clinical intervention.
Our NICU features state-of-the-art closed incubators with micro-environment temperature and humidity control, advanced radiant warmers, and high-frequency neonatal ventilators designed to gently support fragile developing lungs.
Under the round-the-clock supervision of experienced consultant neonatologists, pediatricians, and dedicated neonatal critical care nurses, every fragile infant receives immediate, gentle, and highly specialized care to secure a healthy start in life.
Key Features & Offerings
- Advanced closed incubators and open radiant warmers with micro-climate regulation.
- Specialized neonatal ventilators with invasive and non-invasive CPAP support.
- High-intensity double-surface phototherapy units for severe neonatal jaundice.
- Continuous multi-parameter hemodynamic monitoring of oxygen saturation and heart rate.
- Strict HEPA-filtered laminar airflow infection control and sterile isolation protocols.
- 24/7 on-site consultant neonatologist and trained pediatric nursing team.
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Need Immediate Neonatal Assistance?
For emergency neonatal admissions, incubator reservations, or maternal transfers, contact our 24/7 emergency hotline immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which babies need care in the NICU?
Babies born premature (before 37 weeks), low birth weight (under 2.5 kg), those experiencing breathing difficulty, neonatal jaundice, birth asphyxia, or infections require specialized NICU monitoring.
How is infection controlled inside the NICU?
We enforce strict sterility protocols, air filtration, mandatory sanitization, protective gowning, and controlled visitor policies to safeguard vulnerable newborns.
Can mothers visit and breastfeed in the NICU?
Yes, as soon as the baby’s clinical condition stabilizes, we encourage maternal bonding, skin-to-skin kangaroo care, and assisted breastfeeding under nurse guidance.
Is there 24/7 doctor coverage in the NICU?
Yes, our NICU has round-the-clock on-site pediatric specialists, medical officers, and intensive care nurses monitoring vital signs continuously.