NICU

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Neonatal units are highly technical places filled with many items of equipment used to support the newborn. The baby may initially be nursed in an incubator in which their condition will be continuously monitored. The unit staff will explain the machines to the parents and will encourage their involvement in the care and recovery of their baby.

• NICU - Typical Cot Space
• NICU - Transport Incubators
• NICU - High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
• NICU - Ultrasound

NICU - Typical Cot Space

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NICU - Transport Incubators

Has all the same equipment as in the unit but in a portable design so it can be used in the back of an ambulance.

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NICU - High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)

A method of mechanical ventilation used on babies who make no progress on conventional ventilation. Using supraphysiological breathing rates and smaller tidal volumes this method avoids large pressure and volume swings and minimises complications.

NICU - Ultrasound

A device for scanning babies, used to scan heads and sometimes their heart.