Neonatology/NICU

Neonatology unit at Hope hospital is a 25 bedded  neonatal intensive care unit dedicated entirely to the provide the best of treatment and care to the newborn babies...It is a fully equipped level III NICU to take care of the wide spectrum of neonatal diseases especially the preterm babies.Babies are taken care of under strict asepsis which is a very important factor while dealing with newborn babies.

Various services offered include

- Non invasive ventilation : HFNC , CPAP
- Advanced modes of ventilation like High frequency ventilation
- Surfacant therapy
- Therapeutic hypothermia (whole body cooling ) for babies with birth asphyxia
- Total parenteral nutrition  for extreme preterm babies , post surgical babies
- Special emphasis on developmentally supportive care especially in management of preterm  babies.
- HEPA filter driven unit to maintain strict asepsis.
- In house ECHO , USG cranium and video EEG facilities  for quick diagnosis and appropriate management
- Phototherapy, exchange transfusion facilities for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
- Surgery facilities for neonatal conditions like TEF , malrotation of gut , repair of cleft lip and palate by experienced Pediatric surgeon
- 24*7 pediatric nephrology services  like  neonatal peritoneal dialysis , CRRT
- Availability of Pediatric cardiology specialist for babies with congenital heart diseases
- Transport ambulance facility for outborn babies