echocardiography Level IV (regional NICU) The highest level of neonatal care provided occurs at regional NICUs, or Level IV neonatal intensive-care units. Level IV units are required to have pediatric surgical subspecialists in addition to the care providers required for Level III units. Regional NICUs have all of the capabilities of Level I, II, and III units. In addition to providing the highest level of care, level IV NICUs: Are located within an institution with the capability to provide surgical repair of complex congenital or acquired conditions Maintain a full range of pediatric medical subspecialists, pediatric surgical subspecialists, and pediatric anesthesiologists at the site Facilitate transport and provide outreach education. See also Neonatology Pediatric intensive-care unit Embrace (organization) Neonatal nurse practitioner Neonatal nursing Bubble CPAP References External links Life in the NICU: what parents can expect NeonatalICU.com - Expecting a Preterm Infant in the NICU Equipment used in the NICU -- interactive parent friendly information Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses The Academy of Neonatal Nursing Pre Conception& Neonatal Neonatology Intensive care medicine Hospital departments Nursing Infancy