Neonatology Department

Newborn babies who need specialized attention because of premature birth or medical conditions are cared for in our state-of-the-art level III NICU. Our experienced highly qualified team of neonatologist with neonatal-trained nurses who specializes in the care of newborn offers high–intensity neonatal care 24*7. In our center, we believe the best results occur when families and our medical team work together.

 VISION

 To provide the highest quality care to all neonates and their families that is compassionate, comprehensive, and cost-effective.

Dr.S.PREMKUMAR, M.B.B.S, DNB ( Paediatrics), DM ( Neonatology)

Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician

Advanced Respiratory Support

1. Conventional ventilation
2. Non-invasive Ventilation (NIPPV)
3. Bubble CPAP and HHHFNC

Care Of Extreme Pre-terms from 24 weeks of gestation

• Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
• Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
• Single and Double surface Phototherapy
• Exchange transfusion
• Peritoneal Dialysis

24×7 Blood bank Support

• Incubator care
• Bed side ECHO, Cranial USG & Xray
• Placement of UVC,UAC and PICC Line
• Surfactant Therapy
• KMC
• Resurcitation and Transport

NEWBORN SCREENING

• Hearing screening for all babies – OAE & BERA
• Routine screening and Follow up for ROP in high-risk neonates
• Thyroid Screening
• Pulse oximetry screening

SPECIAL CLINICS

• High Risk Newborn Follow up clinic
• Immunisation and Well Baby clinic
• Antenatal Counselling
• Development Screening (CDC)
• Lactation Councelling

Paediatric residents are posted in NICU in fulfilment of their academic curriculum. They are trained in evaluating and managing sick newborns.

1. Anitha M, Premkumar S, Sathya J, Manikumar S, Narayanan E. Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Neonates Exposed to Maternal COVID-19 Infection in a Tertiary Care Centre—A Cohort Study (NeOCoM Study). Journal of Neonatology. 2023;0(0).
2. Segaran,Premkumar; Kamalarathnam, C. N.; Murugesan, Anitha; Mariappan, Vaideeswaran. Long QT Syndrome: Presenting as Fetal Bradycardia. Journal of Clinical Neonatology 11(3):p 179-181, Jul–Sep 2022.

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