Level III / Level 3 NICU
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A level 3 NICU is more specialized, and can function as a level 2 NICU as well. Very rarely will a level 3 NICU serve the functions of a level 1 NICU.
Level 3 units care for premature and extremely premature infants, critically ill infants, and infants requiring surgery. The length of stay for an infant in this level of a neonatal unit can last days, weeks, or even months.
Each level 3 NICU is different and has a range of what it can and cannot do. Some will transfer their sickest infants to a more specialized level III NICU, or even a level 4 NICU.