neonatal intensive care unit
Coverage of neonatal intensive care unit in the Nexus archive.
- Jury rules baby died of natural causes despite nurse’s error in medical tube check
A Hong Kong Coroner’s Court ruled that a premature baby, Angel Yu Pui-fei, died of natural causes despite a nurse’s error in checking a medical tube at Prince of Wales Hospital. The tube delivering medicine remained closed for 30 minutes despite repeated staff checks, but the court determined natural causes were the primary factor in her death.
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital says it did not place 'self-interest above patient safety' during NICU baby injuries investigations
Henrico Doctors' Hospital claims it did not prioritize self-interest over patient safety during investigations into NICU baby injuries. A former nurse was convicted of abusing nine babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between 2022 and 2024.
- Miami-Dade firefighter honors wife’s memory after her death from rare cancer
Miami-Dade firefighter Joshua Jean is mourning the death of his wife, Santina Jean, who battled a rare cancer. The couple's newborn daughter, Aniyah, remains in the neonatal intensive care unit. A fundraiser has raised over $100,000 to support the family.
- Opinion: The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance
Bisi Bennett gave birth to her son Dorian at seven months while en route to AdventHealth hospital. Dorian required 56 days of neonatal intensive care but eventually thrived after receiving respiratory, surgical, and nutritional support.