Director Prof. Shaul Dolberg
Head Nurse Ms. Gina Eshbal
General Description
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) treats babies and premature babies born at the Lis Hospital, and premature babies who were transferred from other hospitals in Israel and around the world for special treatment in the unit, such as pediatric surgery, neurosurgery and urology. About 10% of newborns require treatment above the normal treatment given to other babies. Most - 7.5% - are premature, while the others are newborns suffering from genetic defects, conditions caused by the birth process, and others.
The NICU treats babies born from 23 weeks gestation, who suffer from immature respiratory systems, and often require artificial respiration, using some of the most advance breathing apparatus in the world; digestive systems, that require intravenous feeding and gradual feeding through the digestive system, using strict and close monitoring of the premature baby's condition.
Routine laboratory tests and ultrasounds are conducted within the department, which allow doctors to test even the tiniest and most vulnerable babies, without having to move them to other departments.
A social worker in the NICU offers parents emotional and mental support and helps them deal with the welfare services, if needed. A pediatric psychiatrist is also available to help parents.
The staff gradually lowers the level of intensive medical care, and slowly hands over responsibility to the parents. When the preemie is stronger, we recommend using the "kangaroo approach" - during which the baby is taken out of the incubator, and laid on the naked chest of the mother or father. The baby, of course, is covered with a blanket. It has been proven that this method does not affect the body of the tiny baby, while at the same time s/he feels relaxed and increases bonding with parents.
After discharge, the tiny babies receive follow-up care at the Institute for Child Development, allowing intervention as needed.
Other than preemies, babies suffering from a variety of genetic disorders, such as respiratory, digestive, nervous and urinary conditions, are treated in the NICU.
In the NICU there are nine emergency stations, eight intermediate stations and an isolation room with negative air pressure that prevents viruses moving from the isolation room to the NICU. There are also 13 cots for babies in stable conditions, who are learning to feed orally, and their parents are learning to care for their child in anticipation of their return home.
Contact:
Center: 03-6925628
Location:
Lis Hospital, 3rd Floor, Wing B
Main Services
Sugar Solution for Pain Relief
Information and support for parents
Senior Medical Staff
Dr. Irit Berger
Dr. Mila Barak
Dr. Dror Mandel
Dr. Ronela Marom
In-House Doctors
Dr. Jana Olchov
Dr. Nina Mordechayev
Dr. Marina Forman
Dr. Semion Tzirkin |
