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Empire Hospital understands that your new baby’s health is a top priority, and our team of neonatologists and pediatricians is here to provide expert care and support.
Neonatology focuses on preventing and treating issues that arise during the fetal, intrapartum, or neonatal periods. Our neonatologists at Empire Hospital go beyond just medical care – they provide information and support to families, ensuring that everyone is well-informed and involved in the care process.
Our experienced neonatologists are available round the clock to provide treatment and support to critically ill premature and full-term babies. We are committed to providing high-quality, family-centered care, recognizing the challenges and fears that come with your newborn’s health issues.
Common issues that may require NICU care include premature birth, birth asphyxia, pulmonary hypoplasia, low birth weight, sepsis, and congenital malformations. Rest assured, your baby is in good hands at Empire Hospital.
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)
Empire Hospital boasts a cutting-edge Level III-B NICU, complemented by a comprehensive perinatal center that encompasses fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, and IVF services, all conveniently located under one roof. Our antenatal counseling and intervention services cater to high-risk pregnancies and anticipated premature births, offering thorough counseling sessions led by our Neonatal Intensivists. These sessions are designed to meticulously plan the medical and surgical care required for neonates, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby.
- To schedule a home sample collection, please call us anytime between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Your appointment should be booked one day prior.
- Share the doctor’s prescription via Email, WhatsApp, or choose from our health check-up packages on our website.
- Once we receive your call, our trained phlebotomists will arrive at your doorstep at your preferred time the next day to collect samples, ensuring all necessary safety measures are in place.
- Your reports will be dispatched via email to your registered email id.
OUR FACILITIES AT NICU INCLUDE
- In-utero transfer services for high-risk obstetric patients
- Round-the-clock presence of consultants on site
- Advanced respiratory support including conventional ventilators, high-frequency ventilators, and inhaled nitric oxide therapy
- State-of-the-art non-invasive ventilator facilities such as Bubble CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and Airvo 2
- Comprehensive infrastructure including central oxygen supply, compressed air system, and central suction system
- Continuous monitoring of hemodynamics and multiparameter monitoring
- In-house facilities for arterial-blood gas (ABG), laboratory tests, and radiological investigations
POINT OF CARE
- State-of-the-art neonatal probes dedicated to echocardiography (ECHO) and neurosonogram for precise diagnostics of newborns.
- Advanced neonatal cooling facility (Meera cradle) available for newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), ensuring optimal care.
- Convenient bedside electroencephalogram (EEG) facility for real-time monitoring of brain activity in newborns.
- Laminar flow facilities provided for meticulous preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and intravenous (IV) solutions, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- In-house oto-acoustic emissions (OAE) testing available for comprehensive newborn hearing assessments.
- Comprehensive screening and treatment services for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), ensuring early detection and intervention.
- Specialized early stimulation therapy offered in the NICU to promote optimal development in newborns.