The birth of a baby is a wonderful yet very complex process. Many physical and emotional changes occur for mother and baby. A baby must make many physical adjustments to life outside the mother's body. Leaving the uterus means that a baby can no longer depend on the mother's circulation and placenta for important physiologic functions. The unit has already set a benchmark in ensuring survival of extreme preterm babies and has established its credentials in saving the smallest and sickest babies weighing up to 650 grams. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has also transported a large number of babies from long distance using its transport service.
Newborn babies who need intensive medical attention are often admitted into a special area of the hospital called the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU combines advanced technology and trained health care professionals to provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care. Some hospitals do not have the personnel or a NICU and babies must be transferred to another hospital.Some newborn babies will require care in a NICU, and giving birth to a sick or premature baby can be quite unexpected for any parent. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and equipment in the NICU can be overwhelming. This information is provided to help you understand some of the problems of sick and premature babies. You will also find out about some of the procedures that may be needed for the care of your baby.

The service provides care inside NICU:

1. State of the art,16 bedded air conditioner NICU
2. Equipped with high frequency and mechanical ventilators for sick newborn.
3. Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice.
4. Radiant heat warmer for optimal temperature control.
5. Infusion pumps for accurate drug administration.
6. All emergency equipment with multi-pare monitors and defibrillators.
7. Team of well qualified doctors and nursing staff for monitoring.
8. In house 24 hours pathology and pharmacy facilities.
9. Procedures like double volume exchange transfusion, peritoneal dialysis, and total parental nutrition are done regularly.