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Neonatologists and neonatal nurse–practitioners from Duke University Medical Center care for high-risk, premature (30 weeks and above), and low birth-weight newborns in the 12-bed level II/III special care neonatal nursery.

The nursery, directed by an on-site board-certified neonatologist, maintains a maximum nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3. Neonatal coverage includes a registered nurse from the neonatal nursery attending all deliveries. Deliveries identified as high-risk and cesarean sections are attended by a neonatologist or neonatal nurse–practitioner, respiratory therapist, and registered nurse.

Scope of Care

• Comprehensive developmental care
• Continuous positive-pressure respiratory assistance
• Conventional mechanical ventilation and surfactant administration available
• Umbilical arterial catheters
• Umbilical venous catheters
• Hyperalimentation
• Lactation consultations
• Radiology services provided by Duke Pediatric Radiology