Pediatrics & Neonatology
At PAALANA Paediatrics, we stand as a beacon of exceptional healthcare for neonates, children, and adolescents. Our department boasts a diverse team of specialized doctors, each proficient in areas such as cardiology, intensive care, and developmental paediatrics, ensuring comprehensive care at every stage. From primary to tertiary levels, our commitment to quality shines through various subdivisions, offering holistic healthcare like no other. Experience excellence in paediatric care, where every child's well-being is our foremost priority.
Doctors
DR. SR. REENA ROSE (Mini E C)
HOD
Senior Consultant (NEONATOLOGIST)
MBBS, MD, Fellowship In NEONATOLOGY
OP Consultation
Monday To Saturday-
10:00AM – 1:00PM
DR. JAYARAMAN T P
Senior Consultant
MBBS, MD,DNB,DCH (Paediatrics)
DR. K A MOHAMMED ISMAIL
Senior Consultant
MBBS, DCH (Diploma in Child Health)
OP Consultation
Monday To Saturday –
10:30AM – 12:30PM
DR. NANDINI K S
Senior Consultant
MBBS, DNB,MNAMS
(Paediatrics)
OP Consultation
Monday To Saturday –
10:30AM – 1:00PM
DR. SALINI K H
Consultant
MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics)
DR. RANJEET
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD,DCH (Paediatrics)
OP Consultation
Monday To Saturday –
11:30AM – 1:00PM
DR. VISHNU PRASAD V P
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD,DNB,MRCP (Paediatrics)
OP Consultation
Monday To Saturday –
8:30AM – 9:30AM
Procedures & Treatments
Comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care Services
- Highly Specialized Care: Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by neonatologists, specialized nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Life-Saving Equipment: Includes incubators, ventilators, monitors, and other life-support systems for stabilization and treatment of critically ill infants.
- Developmental Support: Implements practices like minimizing noise and light, kangaroo care, proper nutrition, and developmental therapies.
- Collaborative Approach: Involves neonatologists, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, and social workers to address comprehensive needs.
- Infection Control: Follows stringent protocols to protect vulnerable infants from life-threatening infections.
- Follow-Up Programs: Provides monitoring for long-term health and development after discharge.
Advanced Treatment Options Include:
- High-frequency ventilation (HFO)
- Neonatal Volume Ventilation
- Conventional mechanical ventilation
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- High Flow Therapy
- Surfactant Replacement Therapy
- Therapeutic Hypothermia for Perinatal Asphyxia
- Neonatal Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Neurosonography
- Comprehensive management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
- Bedside Early Intervention Program for neurodevelopment of High-Risk newborns
- Lactation Counselling, Breastfeeding support, and Kangaroo Mother Care Support
Newborn Screening Programs
- Universal Clinical screening for anomalies
- Universal Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Disease
- Universal Newborn Hearing Screen by OAE Test
- Universal Thyroid screening program
- Metabolic, Endocrine, and Genetic Screening by TMS and GCMS
- Preterm Screening Program for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Neonatal Care Services and Equipment Offered
- Radiant warmers
- LED phototherapy units
- Neonatal monitors
- Arterial blood gas analysers
- Neonatal ultrasonogram
- Phototherapy
- Blood gas monitoring
- Surfactant administration
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Exchange transfusion
Well Baby Clinic
- Well-organized clinic for assessment of growth, nutrition, development, and vaccination for babies
- Systematic vaccination program with perfect cold chain maintenance
- Child-friendly staff with a playful environment
- Well Baby and Immunization Clinics
- Neonatal follow-up clinic
- High-Risk Clinic
- Early Intervention and Neurodevelopmental Clinic
Pediatric Emergency Services
Team
- Pediatric ER and ICU team
- Anaesthetist
Highlights
- Round-the-clock emergency facilities for managing all critically sick children
- State-of-the-art pediatric ER equipped with advanced facilities
- Transport of critically sick children available 24 x 7
- Expert pediatricians at your service Comprehensive check-ups and health for all kids concept
Pediatric Intensive Care
- State-of-the-art PICU
- Dedicated Pediatrician available around the clock
- Expert management of all critically sick children
- Respiratory critical care
- Neuro-critical care
- Poisoning and snake envenomation
Pediatric Respiratory Clinic
- Comprehensive management of children with allergy and asthma
- Allergy testing (skin prick and serum) for children with asthma, food allergies, and other allergies
