Neonatology

The Department has a special care Neonatal Unit and a Paediatric ward. The two Consultants and two house surgeons supported by a team of well-trained nursing staff provide round the clock services for the new born babies. The Neonatal Unit has been progressively upgraded from level I to level II.

1. Radiant heat Warmer
2. Syringe infusion pump
3. Pulse Oximeter
4. Multi Para monitor
5. Phototherapy unit
6. Ventilator

All new born babies without any risk factors are examined daily by paediatricians and minor ailments are treated in postnatal ward.

All babies with high risk are attended at time of delivery in the O.T and thereafter care provided in the Neonatal Unit.

In the last few months, the Unit has successfully carried out two exchange transfusions and discharged many very low birth weight (VLBW) babies i.e. babies with birth weight less than 1.5 Kg with good weight gain.

The Department has been actively involved in executing the Intensive Pulse Polio Programme organized every six weeks. KNMH is in Type D category and employs 81 field level workers and 9 supervisors for the six-day programme.

The six bedded Paediatric Ward is equipped with facilities for almost all routine procedures including nebulization.

The addition of a syringe pump to the existing equipment has enabled better management of critically ill babies. Referral of newborn from other Hospitals referred to this Unit for special care is also on the increase