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Paediatrics & Neonatology

The department of Pardiatrics & Neonatology at Aster Hospital provides clinical care to an adequate number of newborn children and grown up children to fulfill its exploration and instructive objectives. The department offers extraordinary clinical support and medical care, which is made conceivable by a very much trained group of pediatricians, neonatologists and pediatric intensive care doctors, capably bolstered by nurses who are specialty trained. Our neonatologists, nurses and whole staff are prepared whenever to take the compassionate and master care of you and your infant. We've found that basically understanding the NICU and how it functions can help lessen fears. If your infant needs NICU care, our staff clarifies the circumstance, answer your inquiries and keep you intimated about your infant's condition. We have practical experience in customized, family-focused care for the small babies and the most complex cases.

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Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.

NICU

Most infants admitted to the NICU are untimely (delivered before 37 weeks of pregnancy), have low birth weight (under 5.5 pounds), or have a medical condition that requires unique care. Almost a large portion of a million children are delivered preterm, and a significant number of these infants likewise have low birth weights. Twins, triplets, frequently are admitted to the NICU, as they have a tendency to be delivered before than single birth children. Babies with medical conditions, for example, heart issues, or birth deformities are likewise watched over in the NICU. NICU at Aster MIMS Kottakkal is equipped with a best in class level 3 NICU under the direction of all around trained and qualified Neonatologists. We gather in appropriate proof based administration at reasonable cost. The NICU has exceptional offices for, cutting edge neonatal ventilation including high recurrence ventilation, care of to a great degree low weight infants, extraordinary care for postoperative checking (counting cardiovascular cases), surfactant administration, exchange transfusion, total parenteral nourishment, Central venous catheterization

PICU

Our PICU offers access to subspecialties and the most exceptional technologies accessible, and is devoted to giving the largest medical care to our pediatric patients. Subspecialty administrations accessible through the PICU incorporate cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, cardiology, pulmonary, general surgery, oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant.

Care in the PICU dependably gives family-focused treatment that is formatively and age-centered, empathetic, and effective for the treatment of different medical issues. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit gives round the clock services to basically sick newborn infants and children, overseen by extraordinarily trained and experienced work force under direct supervision of pediatric specialists.

The facilities include

  • Invasive and non-invasive ventilators 
  • LED phototherapy and consistent multi-parameter checking consolidated with devoted nursing care
  • Pediatric ventilator
  • Pediatric indoor admissions
  • Central venous catheterization
  • Specially trained staff etc.
Paediatric Genetics

We provides comprehensive medical care to children affected with various genetic disorders. We also provide counseling sessions for the parents regarding the recurrence risk in subsequent pregnancies & offer prenatal diagnosis.

We do provide detail clinical evaluation & management services for chromosomal abnormalities, microdeletion syndrome, single gene disorders, skeletal dysplasia, storage disorders, neuro degenerative disorders, Intellectual disability & learning disorders, Inborn errors of metabolism childhood deafness & blindness, connective tissue disorder like Marfan syndrome, Ehlers Danlos syndrome primary amenorrhea, familiar cancer.

We truly focus on antenatal services targeted to the most beneficiary group in our hospital.

Early detection of fetal aneuploidies like down syndrome, Edward syndrome, Patau syndrome & neural tube defects by offering 1st trimester screening test & confirmatory genetic test is advised if screening tests comes as positive by doing chronic villus sampling/amniocentesis.
Early detection of fetal anomalies by offering target anomaly scan & ECHO before 2nd trimester
We do offer periconceptional counseling:

Couples having a previous child with down syndrome
Couples where one of the parents is a translocation carrier
Couples with history of RPL, BOH, infertility (R/C pregnancy loss, R/C abortion)
Elderly couple’s especially maternal age > 35 years old (Advanced maternal/paternal age)
Couples who are married in relation (consanguineous marriage
Couples with family history of known genetic disorders
We offer Diagnostic facilities (genetic test) & post confirmatory test counseling sessions to our patients. Various diagnostic genetic tests available for confirmatory in our department are:

Karyotype
High resolution karyotype
chromosomal microarray
FISH for trisomies, sex chromosome
FISH for microdeletion syndrome
MLPA
TP- PCR (triplet primed PCR)
EXOME sequencing

Key facilities for Paediatrics & Neonatology

Neonatal resuscitation
Newborn care
Immunisation
Management of pediatric and neonatal emergencies

FAQs

Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.

What are paediatrics and neonatology?

Paediatrics is the speciality of medical science dealing with the physical, mental and social health of infants, children and adolescents from birth to young adulthood (up to 18yrs of age).
Neonatology is the sub-speciality of paediatrics that consists of newborn infants’ medical care, especially the ill or premature newborn.
 

What equipment is used in NICU?

Our NICU is the state of art level IV NICU facility with a good patient-to-nurse ratio and a highly skilled specialist available around the clock offering the highest standards of neonatal care.  Our NICU is equipped with advanced neonatal incubators, including transport incubators, invasive and noninvasive ventilators, high-frequency ventilators, transport ventilators, LED, phototherapy units, multiple monitors, invasive blood pressure monitors.

The concept of keeping baby and mother together has been well established, and we try to maintain the same. Exclusive breastfeeding from birth and frequent lactation counselling to ensure adequate and fruitful lactation are emphasised to all mothers.

We treat all the complicated cases like severe RDS, congenital pneumonia, birth asphyxia requiring ventilation and therapeutic hypothermia, PPHN, congenital heart disease and other surgical emergencies, neonatal injuries, haematological and metabolic conditions, case of extremely premature and extremely LBW babies, NNT requiring IV immunoglobulin’s or exchange transfusion central lines, umbilical catheter ICD tubes, PD catheters are well placed.

All the preterm babies and sick babies are exposed to early intervention programs right from NICU, and we understand that optimum development occurs only with psychological well being. We provide kangaroo mother care and family-centred care as a part of a comprehensive approach to preterm care.

Our department works in conjunction with various sub-specialities to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive services.

Vaccinations are initiated in the hospital and followed up in our immunisation clinic.

Follow up care of preterm and high-risk babies is provided at over high-risk clinics with developmental assessment and educating need for ROP screening, BERA, regular physical therapy.

We provide antenatal counselling, genetic counselling apart from adequate support for parents.
 

What does a pediatric doctor do?

The pediatric doctor sees your baby many times from birth to 18 yrs of age. Do general examinations, vaccines asses’ growth and developmental milestones in behaviour and skills, diagnosis and treat your child illness, infections, injuries and other health problems. Educates and gives information about your Child’s health, safety, nutrition and fitness needs, refers and collaborates with pediatric specialists if a child needs care beyond the paediatrician expertise.
 

What are the most common childhood diseases?

  • Infectious diseases like flu, gastroenteritis, hand foot mouth diseases, malaria, chickenpox, dengue
  • Congenital anomalies and syndromes
  • Allergic diseases and asthma
  • Neonatal jaundice
  • Prematurity
  • Neonatal sepsis
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Surgical illness
  • Nutritional deficiency disorder
  • Developmental and behavioral problems
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Injuries and poisoning

What are immunizations and why are they important for my child

Vaccinations help children build immunity to many common diseases, such as tetanus, polio, measles, and mumps. Vaccinations inject weakened forms of disease germs into your child’s body and allow their immune system to produce antibodies to fight the disease. The antibodies fight the infections to ensure your child’s health and well-being. The best paediatricians will tell you that vaccination is a key step in building immunity

What should I do if I have a question concerning my child's health

You can immediately approach a general physician or a family physician to pose queries and clear doubts about your child’s health. Based on their recommendation, you can approach a paediatrician if the problem at hand is serious and requires a specialist’s attention. Don’t hesitate to see the best paediatrician and child specialist when you are not clear about what is bothering your child

Who is a paediatric surgeon

Pediatric surgeons operate on children from newborns to young adults. They collaborate and consult with pediatricians and other physicians before and after surgery. Pediatric surgery involves the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults

What Does a Paediatrician Do?

They're also the first person to call whenever your child is sick., your paediatrician will:

  • Do physical exams
  • Give your child vaccinations
  • Make sure they meet milestones in growth, behaviour, and skills
  • Diagnose and treat your child's illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health problems
  • Give you information about your child's health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs

What is the difference between neonatologists and pediatricians?

The paediatrician is a physician who is specially trained in concerned with the health, nutrition, welfare, development, and diseases of children, adolescents, and young adults.

A neonatologist is a physician practicing neonatology who initially receives training as a pediatrician and then completes additional training in neonatology.

What type of support services do you offer in the NICU and the hospital for parents?

Our NICU is the state of art level IV NICU facility with a good patient-to-nurse ratio and a highly skilled specialist available around the clock offering the highest standards of neonatal care.  Our NICU is equipped with advanced neonatal incubators, including transport incubators, invasive and non-invasive ventilators, high-frequency ventilators, transport ventilators, LED, phototherapy units, multiple monitors, invasive blood pressure monitors.

The concept of keeping baby and mother together has been well established, and we try to maintain the same. Exclusive breastfeeding from birth and frequent lactation counselling to ensure adequate and fruitful lactation are emphasised to all mothers.

We treat all the complicated cases like severe RDS, congenital pneumonia, birth asphyxia requiring ventilation and therapeutic hypothermia, PPHN, congenital heart disease and other surgical emergencies, neonatal injuries, haematological and metabolic conditions, case of extremely premature and extremely LBW babies, NNT requiring IV immunoglobulin’s or exchange transfusion central lines, umbilical catheter ICD tubes, PD catheters are well placed.

All the preterm babies and sick babies are exposed to early intervention programs right from NICU, and we understand that optimum development occurs only with psychological well being. We provide kangaroo mother care and family-centred care as a part of a comprehensive approach to preterm care.

Our department works in conjunction with various sub-specialities to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive services.

Vaccinations are initiated in the hospital and followed up in our immunisation clinic.

Follow up care of preterm and high-risk babies is provided at over high-risk clinics with developmental assessment and educating need for ROP screening, BERA, regular physical therapy.

We provide antenatal counselling, genetic counselling apart from adequate support for parents.

Can I stay somewhere near my baby?

Yes, our Ramesh hospital; believes in taking all measures to keep mother and child close. We encourage frequent visits of the parents to the NICU and spend some time with the baby. We also have the facility of kangaroo mother care where the mother takes care of her preterm baby in a separate ward under the supervision and aims at family center care.

Who is a pediatrician

Pediatricians are medical doctors who have undergone specialized training in the health and wellness of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults

How can I help prevent infection

There are several measures you can take as a parent to avoid your child getting sick. We all carry germs. It is crucial to wash your hands and your child's hands frequently to ward off germs and harmful bacteria. Hand sanitizer dispensers are useful in washing hands. Consult top child specialists if you seek more knowledge about this crucial preventive measure

What do paediatricians do

Pediatricians are doctors managing the health of your child concerning physical, behavioural, and mental health issues. The child specialists are trained to diagnose and treat childhood ailments, from minor health problems to serious diseases

Why should I come to Aster CMI hospital for Pediatric treatment

The child and adolescent centre of Excellence at Aster CMI Hospital has a wide range of pediatric services and treatments that are available under one roof. Once you step into the hospital, you get access to treatment for ailments from Pediatric Neurology to gastroenterology to cardiac care and many more. The best child specialists are available at Aster CMI hospital for the treatment of your child

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