Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Head of Department: Dr. Kalani
Head Nurse – Omid Ward: Khadijeh Abdolvand
Head Nurse – Arezou Ward: Zeinab Rahimpour
Head Nurse – Bahar Ward: Shirin Pasban Zoghi
Located on the second floor, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Post-NICU ward at Shahid Akbarabadi Maternal Support Teaching Hospital are among the largest, oldest, and most advanced neonatal care centers in Iran.
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Omid Ward: 30 inpatient beds
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Arezou Ward: 30 inpatient beds
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Bahar Ward: 22 inpatient beds
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NICU: 60 beds
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Post-NICU: 22 beds
This center provides specialized care for both full-term and preterm (premature) infants, including high-risk and critically ill newborns with respiratory complications or other medical conditions requiring hospitalization.
Equipped with the latest medical technologies and staffed by experienced neonatologists, pediatric residents, and specially trained nurses, the unit operates 24/7 under direct supervision of board-certified neonatal specialists.
Advanced equipment includes:
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Mechanical ventilators
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CPAP and SIPAP systems
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Total body cooling systems
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aEEG monitoring
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Bilirubin meters
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Phototherapy units
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Specialized nebulizers and surfactant delivery systems (e.g., Curosurf)
To prevent infections, all neonatal supplies and connections are single-use. In high-risk deliveries, a neonatal specialist is present in both the delivery and operating rooms.
Mother–Infant Support: A fully equipped 24-hour maternal accommodation room is available to allow mothers to stay close to their newborns.
Visitation Policy: NICU visitation is limited to parents only, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, to maintain a sterile environment. In special cases, mothers may be allowed extended presence for feeding and care under physician supervision (Kangaroo Mother Care).
Associated Units:
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Vaccination Unit
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Neonatal Thyroid Screening
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Audiology
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Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
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Occupational Therapy
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Retinal Examination for Premature Infants
Medical Staff Responsibilities
Physicians:
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Teaching medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal fellows
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Managing inpatient and outpatient care
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Conducting neonatal research
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Participating in national and international conferences
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Community education
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Designing and participating in pre-internship and internship exams
Head Nurses:
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Overseeing clinical handovers across all shifts
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Staff scheduling and supervision
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24-hour ward rounds and monitoring
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Equipment maintenance and reporting
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Coordinating consultations, ultrasounds, ROP screenings, and transfers
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Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards
NICU Nurses:
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Clinical handovers and patient identification
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Performing duties based on departmental protocols
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Educating parents and participating in nursing training