Level III NICU Programs and Services

Extracorpeal Life Support (ECMO)

Technology used to support the baby's heart and lungs while they heal for several days, similar to heart/lung bypass.

Neuro-NICU

The Neuro-NICU represents a collaboration between two of our renowned Centers of Excellence: the Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI) and the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Phoenix Children's is one of only two children's hospitals in the country offering a comprehensive Neuro-NICU, and the cutting edge Cool Cap therapy.  Cooling the brain of an infant that has experienced birth hypoxia (lack of oxygen) helps the brain recover from injury. Infants suffering a lack of oxygen who receive cool cap therapy have a greater chance of reducing their risk of death or permanent brain damage.

Nitric oxide

A delivery system which delivers a blend of oxygen with nitric oxide to increase blood flow to lungs.

High frequency ventilation

Technology to deliver oxygen and air to the baby's lungs, minimizing trauma to the lungs.

Developmental supportive care

Our approach to the care of infants which utilizes techniques that minimize the impact of the environment, while supporting the infant through proper positioning and individualized plans of care.

Neuro-Developmental Evaluation Program (NDEP)

An early intervention program involving periodic developmental evaluation for infants born prematurely or who are at risk for developmental delays.

Parent education classes

Offered in English and Spanish and designed to prepare our families for the different stages of hospitalization and discharge.

Infant massage

Instructional classes that support early psychological and sensory input in the development of all infants.

Quality initiatives

Benchmarking outcomes with other NICUs throughout the country and the world with the Vermont Oxford Network and the Child Health Corporation of America.  Current initiatives include decreasing primary blood stream infections, feeding protocols, and small baby guidelines which support the care of very low birthweight infants from the delivery room through the first week of life.

Contact

Main Campus NICU  (602) 546-1454

Julie and Tim Louis NICU at Banner Good Samaritan  (602) 546-4900