24 Main Headline The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a specialized area with equipment to care for newborn babies. Most often, premature and low-birthweight babies need to be in the NICU before they can be discharged for home. When a baby is admitted to the NICU, some of the key functions the specialized staff perform are to ensure that the baby’s temperature is stabilized, they are provided breathing support if required and that infection is prevented. The number of people who can enter the NICU is restricted. It is kept sterile and low on noise so that the babies undergoing treatment remain healthy and comfortable. 3. The Home for the First Few Anxious Days
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