TREATMENT

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special care nursery provides round-the-clock care for your premature baby.


Supportive care

Medications

Surgery




Intensive care for your premature baby

In the neonatal intensive care unit, your baby will likely receive fluids and nutrients through an intravenous (IV) catheter, and later start breast milk or formula feedings through a tube slid through his or her nose or mouth. Sensors may monitor your baby's blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and temperature, and a ventilator may be used to help your baby breathe.

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Specialized supportive care


Specialized supportive care for your baby may include:

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Incubator

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Feeding the preemie through feeding tube

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Bilirubin light

Medications

Medications may be given to your baby to promote maturing and to stimulate normal functioning of the lungs, heart and circulation.
Depending on your baby's condition, medication may include:





Surgery

Sometimes surgery is necessary to treat a number of conditions associated with prematurity. Talk with your baby's health care team to understand which complications may require surgery, and learn about the type of surgery that might be necessary to treat them.