Several key parameters are monitored in the NICU, including:
- Heart Rate: Normal heart rate for neonates ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute. - Respiratory Rate: The normal range is 30 to 60 breaths per minute. - Oxygen Saturation: Typically maintained between 90-95% for preterm infants. - Blood Pressure: Varies with gestational age; typically, mean arterial pressure is monitored. - Temperature: Maintained between 36.5°C to 37.2°C.
