These dedicated physicians provide medical care and support to infants and their families, bring the most current information to the bedside and conduct research in neonatal care. Our neonatologists take a hands-on approach to their work, performing many delicate procedures, such as inserting catheters into the infant's naval and breathing tubes into the infant's windpipe. This takes a great deal of precision, given the fact that the patient is often no bigger than the doctor's hand. In order to optimize the delivery of our high-risk infants, we also rely on the skills of perinatologists and anesthesiologists who specialize in obstetrical cases. Our caregivers play an important role in nurturing babies, something proven to help them get well faster.
Some infants are so sick that they require multiple medical interventions every day.
But even in these cases, there are ways to covey the spirit of warmth and caring to the tiniest patients. Kind, soothing words and gentle touch, even if it's through the portholes of an incubator, can have a dramatic impact on the baby's recovery.