Whats the difference between nicu and icu

ICU expands as Intensive Care Units. These care units are designed to cater to critically ill adults. Similarly, there are neo-natal intensive care units called NICU. These are units specially and carefully designed to cater to the needs of newborn babies who need critical treatment.

Is NICU the same as ICU?

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), also known as an intensive care nursery (ICN), is an intensive care unit (ICU) specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants.

Why would a baby be in the ICU?

When babies are born early, have health problems, or a difficult birth they go to the hospital's NICU. NICU stands for "neonatal intensive care unit." There, babies get around-the-clock care from a team of experts. Most of these babies go to the NICU (NIK-yoo) within 24 hours of birth.

What level NICU is highest?

Level IV (Regional NICU)\n\n The highest level of neonatal care provided occurs at regional NICUs, or Level IV neonatal intensive care units. These units are required to have pediatric surgical subspecialists on staff in addition to the care providers required for Level III units.