» Paediatrics & Paediatrics Surgery » Premature Birth
 
       
 

  Introduction:

 
  Newborn baby brings all happiness to family.  When baby is sick, obviously family is under lot of stress.  The care of the new born babies in a hospital setting is taken by the staff of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). NICU is designed in such a way that baby feels comfortable.
 
  Environmental disturbances in form of light, noise etc. are minimised here.  A sick baby feels as if baby is still in mother's womb.  
 

  Scope of Services:
 
 
» Management of pre-term babies.
» Management of neonates requiring surgical intervention.
» Ventilator care.
» Term babies with complications.

 
       
    Facilities:  
 
» 14 Bedded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
» Neonatal Ventilators.
» Managed by renowned neonatologist.
 
     
    Achievements:  
 
» Smallest baby survived in NICU was weighing 650 gms and 24 weeks premature.
 
     
    Departmental Activities:  
 
» Propagating kangaroo care techniques.