Neonatology
The Neonatal ICU is divided into two distinct areas, One unit for the treatment of critically ill babies who require ventilator support and is equipped with ventilators, CPAP, high-flow canola, intrusion pumper, multi-channel monitor, etc. Another step-down NICU for growing preterm babies or phototherapy for jaundice etc.
Our Doctors
Dr. Anand N
Specialist
Neonatology
KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Dr. Femitha P
Consultant
Neonatology
KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Dr. Jyothi Prabhakar
Associate Consultant
Neonatology
KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Dr. Naveen Jain
Coordinator and Senior Consultant
Neonatology
KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum
Procedures & Treatments
Caring of preterm babies from 25 weeks onwards
Surfactant treatment for RDS, MAS ..etc.
Facilities for invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support
Neonatal ventilators including high-frequency ventilation
CPAP
HFNC (High flow nasal cannula)
T-Piece
Parenteral nutrition
Total body cooling for babies with birth asphyxia
ROP Screening
Functioned echocardiography and sonography
Neonatal screening
Portable X-Ray
Lactational counseling
Development supportive care
Other highlights
Around-the-clock availability of neurologists
Dedicated, skilled nurses and junior doctors’ team.
We involve mothers while caring for the newborn, KMC, NNS, etc.
High-risk newborn follow up
Great support from pediatric surgery, pediatric neurology, OBG and cardiology departments for giving babies a better outcome.
High survived rate without a disability (Survived from 600grm, 25 weeks onwards)
Very low infection rate
