intensive care unit (icu)

What Conditions Are Treated in the NICU?

The NICU addresses a variety of neonatal disorders:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): A condition often seen in premature infants due to immature lungs.
Sepsis: A severe infection that spreads through the bloodstream, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Neonatal Jaundice: Caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood, leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar levels which can be critical for newborns.
Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH): Bleeding into the brain's ventricular system, more common in very premature infants.

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