- An isolette, which provides warmth and also monitors their temperatures.
- Probes for heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation.
- A feeding tube. This is meant for specialized infant formula, but can be used for breastmilk if the mother has begun producing and pumping (as we have).
- An IV, by which they are given primarily glucose to speed weight gain, an occasional vitamin to supplement any deficiencies, and a course of antibiotics if needed.
That's pretty much it. Other babies have oxygen masks or are intubated or have more interventions. Ours don't.
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