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jose paul
Dr. Jose Paul
Senior Consultant - Neonatology
MBBS, MCPS, MCPS, DCH, MRCPCH, FRCP
A highly trained Neonatologist with more than 16 years of experience, Dr. Jose Paul has worked in some of the best hospitals in the United Kingdom, Om…
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Aster Medcity Kochi
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NICU
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Dr. George Jose
Senior Consultant - Neonatology
MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology
Dr. George Jose is a distinguished pediatrician and neonatologist with over a decade of experience in managing a broad spectrum of childhood healthcar…
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Aster Medcity Kochi
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NICU
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Neonatology
Dr. Rajsree S
Senior Consultant - Neonatology
MRCPCH, Fellowship in Neonatology, DNB in Paediatrics, DCH, MBBS
A Neonatologist with 7 years of experience, Dr. Rajsree is trained in neonatal intensive care, retrieval and transport. She has experience in advanced…
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Aster Medcity Kochi
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NICU
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Best Neonatologist in Kerala
Dr. Joice Francis
Associate Consultant - Neonatology
DCH, DNB (Paediatrics IAP Fellowship in Neonatology), MRCPCH
Dr. Joice Francis is a Neonatologist working at Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi. She is experienced in paediatrics and neonatal critical care and vent…
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Aster Medcity Kochi
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NICU

Best NICU Specialist in Kochi

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialists at Aster Medcity are a team of medical professionals who look after the health of newborns, ensuring their personalised treatments and comprehensive care. The team involves neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, and other specialists who ensure medical management, oversee overall newborn care, manage respiratory support optimal nutrition, and educate patients’ families. 

After pregnancy, medical experts diagnose newborns and ensure their well-being. Having symptoms and conditions like premature birth, low birth weight, breathing problems, feeding problems, lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory problems, congenital malformations, bruises, cuts, broken bones, cephalohematoma, etc., parents must visit a NICU specialist in Kochi.

Before deciding on the treatment plan, top NICU specialists at Aster Medicity Hospital in Kochi analyze newborns' health. Their approach involves conducting thorough assessments, including maternal health reviews, physical examinations, blood and urine tests, imaging tests like X-rays, ultrasounds, MRI, and CT scans, and monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, etc.

Aster Medicity Hospital in Kochi has top medical equipment that helps specialists treat newborns. Major devices include incubators, radiant warmers, ventilators, CPAP machines, monitoring systems, infusion pumps, syringe drivers, phototherapy units, oscillatory ultrasound machines, X-ray machines, blood gas analysers, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.

NICU specialists provide a wide range of treatment, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, surgical interventions, antibiotics, phototherapy, tube feeding, parenteral nutrition, Intravenous (IV) fluids, respiratory support, and others as per the medical conditions.

 

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How should I prepare for my first visit to a NICU specialist?

Parents must arrive at the Aster Medcity Hospital earlier than their appointment time and dress the baby in comfortable clothes. They must also bring all the relevant documents and familiarise themselves with NICU policies and procedures for a smooth treatment process.

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What documents should I carry on my first visit to a NICU specialist?

Parents must carry related medical documents of the baby along with the insurance card to get financial coverage. Further, they must have hospital discharge papers, diagnostic and imaging test reports, treatment details, discharge summaries, and related documents like pregnancy records, family medical history, and a list of current medications.

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Will a NICU specialist help manage side effects during treatment?

Yes, the medical professionals of Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi provide complete medical care during and after treatment to ensure the baby’s speedy and effective recovery. They monitor the baby’s response to certain treatments and make necessary adjustments to medications, avoiding severe side effects or reactions.

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How does a NICU specialist decide on a treatment plan?

Multiple factors impact the decision to choose a treatment plan, including the baby’s condition, gestational age, breathing difficulties, infections, X-rays, and blood tests. Further, the baby’s overall health-like response to initial interventions impacts treatment plan decisions.

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When should I consider seeing a NICU specialist?

Parents must see a NICU specialist in Kochi at Aster Medcity when the baby has any of these medical conditions: low birth weight, serious medical conditions, congenital abnormalities, respiratory issues, infections, or any other complications during the pregnancy that could impact the infant’s health.

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What are the most common types of conditions that NICU specialists treat?

The most common medical conditions that NICU specialists treat are premature birth, low birth weight, respiratory distress, congenital anomalies, jaundice, infections, persistent feeding problems, apnea, and other related complications.

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What question you should ask a NICU specialist?

Parents must ask questions related to newborns' medical conditions and illnesses. These include finding the root cause of the baby’s health issues, potential risks and side effects that may adversely impact the baby’s health, possible treatment solutions, the number of NICU specialist visits required, and others, according to the circumstances.

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What does a NICU specialist do?

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialists are a team of medical professionals who monitor the health of newborns and provide comprehensive care and personalised treatment. They diagnose a wide range of conditions, including premature birth, low birth weight, respiratory diseases, etc., by conducting thorough assessments such as physical examinations, imaging tests, and others.

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