NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides critical care to newborns who are ill or premature. Many factors may lead to a newborn being admitted to the NICU, including low birth weight or complications during delivery. The NICU staff works closely with parents to develop a treatment plan for their newborn.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Anchorage, Alaska
The health of your newborn is your main concern. It's also ours.
Some newborns may need specialized treatment when born premature or with serious medical issues. At Alaska Regional Hospital, we aim to provide comfort and support 24/7 to both you and your baby.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Conditions we treat in our NICU
Our team of pediatric specialists are equipped to treat a number of both acute and chronic conditions, including:
- Feeding difficulties
- Heart issues
- Hypoglycemia
- Jaundice
- Low birth weight
- Organ dysfunction
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory issues
- Sepsis
- Severe infections
Our NICU services
Our NICU has been designed to promote your baby's growth and development through the use of subdued lighting, noise control and the provision of maximum rest. Additionally, our specially trained neonatologists and pediatric specialists work with our neonatologists to provide 24/7 monitoring and personal care for premature infants and ill newborns who require constant medical attention.
Neonatal intensive care
Babies may need to be in the NICU if they are premature, born with a low birth weight or have medical conditions or need the help of a neonatal surgeon.
Babies born at 32 weeks or later may receive the following treatment options:
- Drug withdrawal and management
- Hypoglycemic correction
- IV-line care and management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Oscillator ventilation
- Phototherapy
- Umbilical venous and arterial catheter placement
Additionally, we offer infant CPR education, breastfeeding assistance, general newborn care, preterm baby care and car seat testing.