What is a Transaction?
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) follow-up is a process that involves continuous monitoring and treatment of babies with postnatal health problems in a specialized environment. This follow-up is vital for babies who are born prematurely, underweight or have complications at birth.
How is it done?
In our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Çiğli, Izmir, the health status of babies is constantly monitored. Critical values such as heart rate, respiration and oxygen level are monitored instantly with special devices. These devices give a quick warning in case of any abnormal situation. Based on this data, our team of specialized doctors and nurses quickly apply the treatment that babies need. This process continues regularly throughout the baby’s development and recovery.
What are the Symptoms?
Symptoms that can be observed in the neonatal intensive care unit are as follows:
- Difficulty or acceleration in breathing
- Low or unstable body temperature
- Malnutrition and failure to achieve adequate weight gain
- Blueing or pallor of the skin color
- Abnormal movements or contractions
What are the Treatment Methods?
- Respiratory Support: Oxygen masks or ventilators are used to help babies breathe.
- Nutrition Support: The necessary nutrients are given through feeding tubes or intravenous (intravenous) nutrition.
- Temperature Control: Special incubators and heaters are used to keep babies’ body temperature stable.
- Continuous Monitoring and Tracking: The vital signs of babies are constantly monitored and intervened quickly if any problems are detected.
Neonatal intensive care provides a special environment where babies receive the most appropriate treatment and care for their healthy development and recovery.
