Several conditions may necessitate a NICU admission, including: - Premature Birth: Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation often require NICU care. - Low Birth Weight: Infants weighing less than 5.5 pounds may need specialized care. - Respiratory Distress: Conditions like Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) can occur in preterm babies. - Infections: Neonatal sepsis or other infections may require intensive care. - Congenital Anomalies: Birth defects like congenital heart disease may necessitate immediate intervention. - Birth Complications: Difficult deliveries can result in the need for NICU admission.
