BEDSIDE SURGERIES
Bedside procedures improve outcomes, reduce stress
in patients

Because moving a fragile premature infant is a high-risk task that should be done only in extreme emergencies, certain stomach and bowel surgeries, as well as those to correct severe respiratory problems, are done at the bedside in our NICU.

Special cabling in the unit allows the surgical team to perform surgeries and transmit EEG, ultrasound and echocardiogram data to pediatric sub-specialists in other parts of the hospital for real-time interpretation.

Bedside procedures have been proven to produce better results: the newborns have more positive outcomes than if they were moved. Also, these procedures are less costly, since there are no additional charges for surgical suites and recovery rooms.