Division of Neonatology

The Neonatology Division maintains the 52-bed Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Level III 15–bed NICU at University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center and offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for all critically ill neonates, including extremely low birth-weight infants and those with surgical, genetic and cardiac conditions. Specialists are available 24 hours a day.

A specialized neonatal transport team, based at the University of Maryland Medical Center, provides ambulance and helicopter transportation for critically ill infants throughout the state.

Patient Conditions

Extreme prematurity (23-25 weeks gestation)
Respiratory distress syndrome
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Congenital heart disease
Genetic syndromes and metabolic disorders
Surgical conditions

Comprehensive Evaluations

Prenatal consultation with parents with high-risk pregnancies
Lactation support for breastfeeding mothers of hospitalized infants
Physical and occupational therapy for hospitalized neonates
Nutrition consultation on patients receiving parenteral nutrition

Specialized Treatments

High-frequency oscillation ventilation
Neonatal synchronized ventilator respiratory support
Nitric oxide therapy
Laser and cryotherapy for retinopathy
Peritoneal dialysis
Continuous EEG monitoring

Research Activities

Inflammatory mediators in chronic lung disease
Role of Ureaplasma urealyticum in lung injury
Pathophysiology of Necrotizing enterocolitis
Mechanisms of brain injury in the pre-term and term infant

Special Programs

NICU Follow-Up Program offers neurodevelopmental evaluations, from birth to age 3 years, and provides consultation on unresolved medical issues following discharge. The team offers individualized support as well as referrals to other medical providers and early intervention services as needed. For more information call 410-328-6003.
Lactation consultation service for all breast-feeding mothers
Kangaroo Care