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NICU
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Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) |
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| HISTORY |
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In 1978 the KEM Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit was the first to open its
doors in Pune to provide care for
new born babies. A rapidly developing
area of medicine, the NICU specifically
cares for newborn babies with complex
medical conditions. 1996 saw further
modernization of this specialty ICU.
NICU is 40-bedded. It is accredited
by the National Neonatology Forum
of India and is one among only 17
such units in the country.
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It provides the best neonatal care at costs
that are affordable. It has become a referral
center in the state with a very large referral
base of nearly 200 kms around Pune. Nearly 60%
of the admissions to the NICU are babies born
outside the KEM Hospital.
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| SURVIVAL
STATISTICS |
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The NICU manages about 1200 to 1400
admissions in a year out of which
nearly 125 babies weigh less than
1000 grams. Over 40% of the babies
undergo major surgery and 300 babies
receive artificial ventilation. Our
survival rates are comparable to other
top centers in the country.
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The smallest survivor in the country, born
in the year 2005, weighing just 500 gms, was cared
for at the NICU at KEM Hospital
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THE
TEAM |
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During the baby's stay in the Unit, many people
are involved in its care. The team primarily responsible
for the infant's care comprises
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Highly skilled, Consultant Neonatologists,
Pediatricians and a dedicated staff
who work closely with the doctors
to co-ordinate the baby's care from
admission to discharge. They also
work with parents to help them understand
the problem and cope with them.
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8 Neonatal Registrars are working
round-the-clock.
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Having a baby in the NICU is stressful
and can impact every aspect of life. It
also raises many unexpected issues. Medical
Social Workers who offer emotional support
to the parents, to answer queries about
the hospital or financial concerns. A NICU
Poor Patients' Fund has been created to
help those infants whose family members
cannot raise the requisite finances.
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Physiotherapists that specialize in the
care of newborns and prematurely born infants
also form part of this team. The physiotherapists
are trained in infant massage too.
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Consultants
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Dr. Anand
Pandit- Director, Dept. of Peadiatrics, M.D.,D.C.H. |
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Dr. Umesh Vaidya,
M.D. |
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Dr. Sandeep
Kadam, M.D., D.M |
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Dr. Sudha
Chaudhari, D.C.H., D.N.B |
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Dr. Jayant
Deodhar, M.D., D.C.H. |
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Dr. Avinash
Kinikar, M.D.,MRCP(UK),MRCP(Ireland) |
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Dr. Amrish
Mishra, M.D.,Gen Pead. |
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Dr. Ashesh
Bavadekat, D.C.H.,D.N.B. |
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Dr. Nandan
Yardi, M.D. |
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Dr. Usha Pratap,
M.D., Pead Cardiology |
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Dr. Koumudri
Godbole, M.D. |
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Dr. Shailesh
Karivinde, M.D, Pead Haematology |
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Dr. Manoj
Matnani, M.D, Pead Nephrology |
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Dr. Archana
Kadam,M.D., D.N.B. |
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THE
UNIT: |
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Unit is divided into the following distinct areas: |
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High-dependency
unit |
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This caters to the treatment of the critically
sick infants, who require ventilation (life support)
and intravenous feeding. This level of care is
called Level 3 Neonatal Care equipped with 9 beds
with multi channel monitors, infusion pumps and
bubble CPAP ventilation facilities.
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Low-dependency
unit |
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For infants who require close monitoring and
care such as supplemental oxygen for respiratory
distress or phototherapy for jaundice. This level
of care includes tube feeding and also includes
the care of babies recovering from illnesses or
operations like tracheoesophageal atresia/ dichromatic
hernia.
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There are 2 advanced ventilation beds. We have
facilities for high frequency ventilation, a highly
sophisticated form of artificial respiration in
which very sick babies are ventilated at breathing
rates of up to 600 breaths per minute which helps
in managing complicated cases needing advanced
care.
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| Isolation
unit |
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2 isolation rooms cater for babies
needing strict infection control measures,
such as those suffering from severe
sepsis
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Rooming-in
unit |
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Infants and their mothers are given a chance
to bond together prior to discharge. The mothers
are also helped to mange their babies confidently
before discharge and trained to attend the special
needs of their infants/new born.
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Facilities |
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Besides
ultra modern equipment, the NICU has the following
facilities: |
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Highly complex, investigative services
including MRI, CT scans, metabolic and laboratory
tests, echocardiography,etc.
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A special prayer room in the unit where
family members can pray for their sick child.Most
of the babies are fed with their mother's
milk and we encourage the presence of mothers.
Parents are free to visit their babies at
any time.
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OTHER
SERVICES |
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Neonatal
Transport Ambulance |
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KEM Hospital runs a neonatal transport ambulance
service round the clock, which reaches babies
in distress and brings them to the NICU. We offer
this service to hospitals in and around Pune.
Our ambulances are well equipped with necessary
equipment and are manned by our resident doctors.
High-risk babies thus receive high quality medical
care right at the point of birth.
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This service can be booked by contacting
telephone numbers: 66037344 or 66037426.
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High
Risk Baby Follow-up |
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All high risk babies undergo developmental follow
up for early identification of developmental problems.
The infants are assessed for growth, development,
vision and hearing. These early intervention programs
for high-risk infants are backed by excellent
rehabilitation support.
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Hearing
screening |
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Future Plans
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Inhalation
Nitric Oxide (INO) therapy for neonates with
lung disease |
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Neonatal Cardiac
Surgery |
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Multi-centric
trials |
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Research |
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We conduct several research projects to advance
scientific knowledge. We are a part of National
Neonatal Database. Currently research is being
carried out in the following areas
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Osteopenia
of prematurity |
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Normative
blood pressure data |
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Hearing screening
and early identification of impaired hearing |
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Comparison
of Feeding techniques |
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Gastric aspirate
studies |
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Comparison
of various methods of giving CPAP |
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High frequency
ventilation |
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Long term
neurodevelopment follow up |
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ACADEMICS |
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We train students for DCH, FCPS, DNB and MD degrees
in Paediatrics. A specialty-training program in
DNB Neonatology has been started.
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CONTACT: |
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Ph.
No.: 66037344 |
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Ambulance
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