Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s greatest moments, but when complications arise, it can quickly become overwhelming. For families whose newborns require care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the journey can be both emotional and uncertain. Recent additions to NICU technology and care are helping to ease that stress, providing the best possible outcomes for our littlest patients. 

For premature and critically ill newborns, every breath matters. But thanks to the generosity of Axiom Mortgage Solutions, our NICU’s fleet is equipped with two more of the most advanced tools in neonatal respiratory care: the Servo-n ventilator. 

This ventilator is gentle on small lungs and works in harmony with a baby’s natural breathing. It works as a great partner to the clinicians, giving them the tools to respond quickly and accurately and most importantly, improves outcomes and gives that much needed peace of mind to families. 

Thanks to The Sandra Schmirler Foundation, the NICU also now has a Giraffe Omnibed Carestation, a two-in-one neonatal device that combines the functionality of a radiant warmer with an incubator. 

“The Giraffe helps regulate a baby’s temperature and aims to create a peaceful and healing environment for both the baby and the family by promoting stability and reducing stress,” Danielle Bird, NICU Patient Care Coordinator shares. “This piece of equipment has been impactful for our NICU families. It’s been amazing seeing the difference this device has made to provide developmentally supportive care.” 

Additional NICU equipment recently made possible by donors include comfort items for skin-to-skin contact, safe bathing experiences, and phototherapy. 

Because of these latest advancements in the NICU, KGH teams can now provide even more specialized care for our littlest patients, helping them thrive during their earliest moments.