Pediatrics and Neonatology
Your Child Our Resposibility
At Nelson, we understand the special needs of these babies and provide them with the best medical care from our neonatal and pediatric super-specialists as well as support from the best in technology. Combining the best of experts and technology, Nelson’s NICU Unit has been largely successful in achieving higher survival rates and the lowest complication rates, which are comparable with the best in the world. Our unit has successfully looked after premature babies as premature as 28 weeks and as small as 600 grams. The survival rate for extremely premature infants at Nelson is really promising.
Our 21-bed state-of-the-art NICU is the state of the art NICU and is equipped with latest technologically and advanced equipment.
It is monitored well 24*7 by experienced neonatologists and intensive care specialists.
Inhaled nitric oxide therapy is a first unit in central India to have this facility. It is a regional referral center for all neonates with severe PPHN for inhaled nitric oxide therapy and HFOV.
In Department of Pediatric and Neonatology we have
- Pediatric / Neonatal Consultations
- Immunization Clinic
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Neuro Development Clinic
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Nephrology / Urology
- Pediatric Hemato-onco Clinic
- Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic
- Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Adolescent Medicine
- Pediatric Allergy & Asthma clinic
- Genetic Counseling Centre
- Growth & Development Clinic
- Occupation Therapy
- Pediatric Psychology Clinic
- Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
- Physiotherapy
- Speech Therapy
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures
Emergency Care in Department of Pediatric and Neonatology
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
A 21-bedded-well-equipped-.Nelson has a-21 bedded well-equipped state-of-art NICU. We have a high-end specially designed incubator for caring of very premature & less than 1 kg babies . We have a ventilator capable of ventilating 500 grams of babies. Biliblanket is very effective in reducing jaundice in babies very rapidly. Neonatal transport ventilator incubator is useful for The transfer of tiny sick babies, syringe pumps specially designed to deliver a precise amount of drug. Well-trained staff & round the clock Intensivest help to improve a few outcomes.
Empathetic, experienced staff provide guidance and moral support to mothers of sick babies 24×7. The availability of pharmacies and laboratories make it one of the ideal NICU for care of very sick babies. We have high frequency ventilators and inhaled nitric oxide for treatment of PPHN. This setup provides all neonatal surgical services, including a cardiac surgery hospital, also known for providing services like exchange transfusion and peritoneal dialysis. All facilities like neurology, nephrology and neonatology are provided under one roof.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Nelson Hospital is a multidisciplinary unit that provides care for infants, children, and teenagers who become critically ill or injured . A team of highly trained, skilled, and experienced round-the-clock doctors who specialise in intensive care ensure optimum care and management for these children. The PICU designates the highest level of medical care. It differs from other parts of the hospital, like the general medical floors, in that the PICU allows intensive medical and nursing care as well as continuous monitoring of health parameters like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. Equipped with such advanced technology, our multi-disciplinary PICU team improves survival, speeds recovery, minimises disability, and relieves pain and suffering in a caring and respectful manner.
No wonder that, over the past 15 years, parents have developed explicit faith and trust in our PICU as an advanced tertiary set up capable of treating the sickest of children.
The Pediatric & Neonatal Surgery Unit The Pediatric Trauma Care Unit Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
Surfactant Therapy Imported servo controlled warmers, incubators, single and double surface phototherapy, LED phototherapy
- Exchange Transfusion
- Management of surgical problems in newborn
- Pathology Facilities: Auto analyzer, ABG machine with electrolytes and iconic calcium, Dry chemistry analyzer
- Portable X-ray
- Portable : USG, Doppler, Echocardiography, EEG
- Portable OAE – Hearing Screening of newborn
- NST, OEE, Weight Loss Clinic.
Facilities
- Super Deluxe / Deluxe Rooms / Luxury suite
- Operation theater complex
- General Ward
- Burn unit
- Diagnostic Services
- Neurology (EEG, EMG, BERA, Audiometry)
- Cardiology (ECG, Stress test, 2D Echo)
- Spirometry, PFT
- Genetic and metabolic disorders screening
- Complete body health check-up packages
- Comprehensive level III ultra-sound scans
- Foetal biophysical profile
- FoetalColour Doppler & ECHO
- Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Histopathology
- Prenatal genetic screening for Down’s syndrome
- Spirometry, PFT and Stress Test
- NST, OEE, Weight Loss Clinic.
Dr. Satish Deopujari
MD. DCH, MNAMS
Senior Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Chairman of Academics
Dr. Suchita Khadse
MBBS, DCH, DNB
Senior Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Head of Clinical Services
Dr. Nilesh Darvekhar
MBBS,MD(Ped)
Senior Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Head of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Yash Banait
MBBS, MD Fellowship
Senior Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Head of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Vivek Charde
MBBS, MD, MRCPCH
Senior Pediatrician & Neonatologist
Head of Pulmonology Department
Dr. Amul Mahajan
MBBS
Dr. Vagish Katariya
MBBS, DCH
Dr. Rajiv Mohta
MD, DCH
Dr. Sachin Guhane
MBBS, DCH