Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University of Colorado Hospital?
The University of Colorado Hospital NICU is a level 3B designated nursery, one of the highest available in the State of Colorado . The NICU is part of the Colorado High Risk Maternity and Newborn Program that brings together some of the top doctors in the nation to care for high-risk babies.
The NICU is fully staffed at the highest standards 24 hours of every day. The medical staff includes neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNP), respiratory therapists and registered nurses (RN’s) at ALL times.
Families with a baby in the NICU can be assured their baby is getting the best medical and nursing care available. Nurses provide care for one to three babies at a time, depending on the condition of the baby. Families participate in care conferences that involve all members of the medical/nursing team. Families also have full access to all of our support services including breastfeeding assistance, support programs, sleeping arrangements, one-on-one education and a NICU social worker, who can help coordinate all services.
About the NICU at University of Colorado Hospital
NICU Services available at University of Colorado Hospital
An NICU is a specialized intensive care nursery for newborn babies. Babies who are in the NICU need 24-hour specialized care and monitoring.
Babies who need NICU care are those who:
- Are born between 23 and 42 weeks
- Weigh less than four pounds
- Need respiratory (breathing) support
- Need cardio-respiratory (heart-lung) monitoring and frequent physical assessment
- Need IV medication
- Have had surgery or need surgery