Paediatrics

Overview

The department was started in the hospital in the year 2013 under the stewardship of Dr.Ganapathi Bhat & Dr Ashwin Baliga. They are responsible for nurturing the department through its initial phase and making it well known all over the district.

Highlights

PICU

  • One to one nursing
  • Facilities for ongoing continuous monitoring of children like pulse oximetry, cardiac monitors, humidified oxygen, CPAP and ventilator care.

NICU

  • One to one nursing
  • Incubator care for management of extreme low birth weight and preterm babies
  • Facilities for ongoing continuous monitoring of newborn like cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, humidified oxygen, CPAP, ventilator care.
  • Portable ultrasound / 2 D Echo cardiogram, portable x-ray
  • Neonatal hearing screen
  • Screening for retinopathy in newborns.

Services Offered (Specialty Clinics)

Paediatric Outpatient Services
Paediatric Inpatient Services

Facilities Availaible

  • Common illnesses OPD & IPD
  • NICU for sick newborn
  • Immunization – Twice a month
  • Child Guidance Clinic
  • Treatment of childhood blood diseases
  • Developmental clinic for delayed development