Intensive Care for Newborn Babies

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bumrungrad Hospital administers specialized care for premature and sick newborn babies. Working with the most advanced technology, a team of specially trained medical experts and nurses is on hand to provide babies in need with intensive care to the highest standards of care and safety 24 hours a day.
 

• Babies in Need of Specialized Care
• Medical Professionals
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Services

Babies in Need of Specialized Care

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides specialized care to newborn babies with the following conditions:

• Premature babies (born before 34 weeks)
• Low birth weight babies ( less than 2,200 grams)
• Twins, triplets or other multiple births
• Newborn babies with the following conditions:
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Neurological disorders
  • Bowel movement problems
  • Birth defects
  • Infections
  • Low blood sugar level
  • Critical conditions

Medical Professionals

Premature and sick newborn babies require the most expert care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bumrungrad Hospital. Our team of specially trained medical professionals is comprised of:

• Neonatal specialists in the care of babies during pregnancy and after delivery
• Obstetricians
• Pediatricians
• Professional nurses, including nurses trained in neonatal critical care
• Nurses and coordinators at our Perinatal Center
• Breastfeeding Nurses
• Pharmacists

The team of medical professionals in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit works together with parents to develop the best treatment plan.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

To ensure that we provide the safest and most specialized care for newborn babies, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bumrungrad Hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology, including:

• Respirator
• High frequency ventilation for respiratory failure that helps improve gas exchange
• Cardiac monitor
• Radiant warmer that helps maintain the body temperature of newborn babies
• Transport incubator
• Cardiopulmonary monitor
• Infusion pump
• Phototherapy

Services

• Care for newborn babies.
• Inbound transfer of babies aged not over 1 month from other hospitals and intensive care units
• Advice about caring and breastfeeding

Location

Women’s Center
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) Building, 3^rd Floor, North Wing (Next to delivery room)
Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

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