Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital, drawing on the most modern equipment and observing level-two care standards, provides a safe and specialized environment for neonates requiring intensive care. The unit has 10 active beds (5 neonatal beds and 5 intensive care beds) and is prepared to deliver round-the-clock services.

Location and Access

The NICU is located on the first floor of the hospital and is easily accessible to companions.

Experienced Medical Team

Care of neonates in this unit is provided under the supervision of leading neonatology specialists:

• Subspecialty physicians
• Dr. Abdollah Jannatdoost
• Dr. Reza Akbari
• Dr. Behzad Sarvaran

Distinctive Features of the Unit

• Advanced equipment: Each neonatal unit is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, and central suction. Specialized beds include advanced incubators with humidity and temperature control suitable for premature neonates, resuscitation beds, and warmers equipped with phototherapy lamps.
• Continuous monitoring: All beds are connected to monitors linked to the central monitoring system at the nursing station, with vital signs monitored 24/7 by experienced nurses.
• Isolation room: The unit has a separate isolation room with full amenities, including a sink, personal protective equipment cabinet, dedicated bed, ventilator, and monitor, prepared for neonates requiring isolation in full compliance with health protocols.

Specialized Equipment

Among the most important devices in this unit are:

• T-Piece resuscitator (NeoPuff)
• Lead barrier
• Portable incubator equipped with a pulse oximeter
• IV infusion pump
• Syringe pump
• Equipped resuscitation trolley
• CPAP devices
• Advanced ventilators
• Oxygen blenders
• 16-lamp rotary phototherapy devices (for treating severe jaundice)
• Electrocardiograph (ECG)

Modern Care Approaches

Nursing care in this unit is performed in accordance with the latest international guidelines. Special approaches include:

• Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP): Implementation of the developmental care program to support brain development in premature and ill neonates.
• Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC): Routine kangaroo mother care, with privacy and the use of suitable seating.

Comfort and Educational Amenities for Mothers

Given the importance of the mother’s role in the treatment process, appropriate amenities and educational facilities are provided:

• Mothers’ rest room: Equipped with all amenities at the entrance of the unit.
• Breastfeeding counseling room: Education provided to mothers by the relevant specialist.

Specialized Services Provided

The diagnostic and therapeutic services of this unit cover a wide range of neonatal needs:

• Respiratory care using N-CPAP, HFNC, and hood oxygen therapy
• Nutritional care for premature and high-risk neonates via feeding tubes and other methods of preterm feeding
• Treatment of neonates with severe jaundice and those requiring exchange transfusion
• Transfusion of blood and blood products
• Initial care for neonates with surgical and cardiac issues until transfer to specialized centers
• Surfactant administration to neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
• Routine and specialized testing (metabolic, biochemical, hormonal, etc.)
• Various cultures (blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids)
• Central venous catheter placement (such as umbilical catheter)
• Neonatal screening when admission exceeds three days
• Vaccination of newborns admitted to the unit
• PICC line placement and Leaderflex catheter insertion

Contact

For more information and coordination, please contact the unit:

Phone: 041-31554199