The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized medical care to newborns with problems including pre-maturity, neonatal respiratory distress, infections and congenital anomalies. The 36-bed level III unit has specialized equipment for neonatal cardiorespiratory monitoring and support. Capabilities include conventional and high frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy and ECMO therapy.

 

A full range of pediatric and surgical subspecialty as well as allied health support staff is available. A 24-hour NICU Transport Team is also available by calling  toll-free 1-800-299-9511, extension 4418.

 

 

 

Brian Barkemeyer, MD
Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans 
 

Professional School:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Specialty Training:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Special Interests:
Outcomes of preterm infants, neonatal lung disease, medical education