Neonatology

At ClearMedi Healthcare, we believe every baby should have every opportunity to have a strong start. The Neonatal Unit is a place where babies can heal from their illnesses while receiving advanced medical technology and a compassionate hand. ClearMedi Healthcare has been awarded the designation of best neonatologist hospital in 2018, 2018-2019, and continuing on into 2020. We are committed to providing advanced medical care for all newborns, especially those who are ill or born before their due date. Although this is an intricate specialty, we are committed to overcoming these burdens with Passion and Precision.  

Understanding Neonatology: Expert Care for Your Newborn

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that includes the medical care of newborns, particularly newborns who are born preterm, have low birth weights, suffer from intrauterine growth restriction, are diagnosed with congenital malformations (birth defects), have sepsis, are diagnosed with pulmonary hypoplasia, or who suffer from birth asphyxia. Our team of the best neonatologists works around the clock to provide world-class medical intervention for fragile newborn patients. Choosing ClearMedi is choosing a hospital dedicated to treating newborn patients like family. 

Symptoms: When Does Your Baby Need a Neonatal Specialist?

Some births result in children needing specialized attention or treatment immediately after delivery. The leading neonatologists who care for children are trained to look for clinical indicators that a baby needs to be admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

For example: 

1. Respiratory Distress: Difficulty with breathing (grunting, cyanosis, grunting)
2. Premature Infants: Infants born before 37 weeks often require a doctor specializing in premature infants.
3. Low Birth Weight: Infants who weigh significantly less than average for gestational age.
4. Severe Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and/or eyes that requires phototherapy.
5. Infection: Suspected of having sepsis or pneumonia that requires specialized neonatal treatment.
6. Congenital Anomaly: A physical problem with the heart or gastrointestinal tract.

Procedures and Medical Interventions

With the latest evidence-based procedures, our Neonatal Specialists perform the following types of neonatal intensive care unit services: 

Advanced Respiratory

Our Neonatal Specialists provide infants with Non-Invasive and  Mechanical Ventilation when lungs are not yet functioning properly. 

Neonatal POCUS

Our Neonatal Specialists utilize Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS in Neonatology) to provide real-time imaging of the heart, lungs, and brain at the bedside of fragile infants without the need to move them from the incubator for diagnostic workups. 

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Infants who cannot digest milk are provided with customized intravenous nutrition for their growth needs. 

Minimally Invasive Continuous Monitoring

Precision is critical in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to differentiate between a regular recovery and a clinical crisis. Expert neonatologists utilize sophisticated continuous, real-time monitoring tools to monitor the delicate physiological equilibrium of the infant. These tools begin with advanced electrocardiographic machines and pulse oximeters that measure heart rate and oxygen saturation with millisecond accuracy. Premature infants have not fully matured, and their cardiovascular systems are still developing. Thus, small changes in oxygen levels (hypoxemia) and/or abnormal heart rhythms may indicate that the infant has developed respiratory distress or an infection.

Comprehensive Treatment by Neonatologists

At ClearMedi, our team of renowned neonatologists offers a complete approach to the care of infants. We do not solely address a symptom of an infant’s overall developmental path; rather, we help each infant progress through their total number of developmental days.

• Specialized Protocols for Preterm Infants: The specialized protocols for pre-term infants are for infants who may be born as preemies at as early as 24 weeks or up to 26 weeks of life.
• Management of Sepsis: Rapid antibiotic infusion is initiated, and ongoing hemodynamic support is provided.
• Management of Neurological Disorders: Therapeutic cooling is performed to treat infants with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE).
• Surgical Coordination: When a Neonatologist provides medical care, he/she will work with a top surgeon or a paediatric surgeon for infants with congenital masses or those who need their tumours removed. 

The ClearMedi Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

The department's primary focus is our N.I.C.U. (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) — the most advanced area in our department. The N.I.C.U. provides an environment similar to that found in the womb, with low noise, low light, and warmth.

Level III N.I.C.U. Services: The N.I.C.U. Offers Level III capabilities to premature baby care for the most ill and smallest newborns.

N.I.C.U. & Newborn: The N.I.C.U. has the best trained specialists (neonatologists) for 24-hour-a-day monitoring of newborn infants.

Infection Control: The N.I.C.U. uses strict infection control protocols to ensure the safety of babies with weak immune systems.

USP: What Sets ClearMedi Healthcare Apart?

What makes ClearMedi an industry leader in pediatric and neonatal care?

Innovative Imaging Techniques: Use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in neonatology for bedside diagnostic imaging.

• Team-Based Care: Work closely with cancer specialists to coordinate oncology referral and surgery options if a neonatal tumor is found.
• Parents as Partners: We encourage parents to take an active role in their infants care.
• Education First: All of our doctors are up to date with the latest studies/advancements published in top neonatology journals, and many are fellows at prestigious academic institutions. 

Expert Doctors: Meet Our Leading Neonatologists

Our strength is the people at ClearMedi! The top neonatologists in the country for treating neonates (the smallest patients). 

The members of the neonatal intensive care unit team consist of:

Board Certified Neonatologists – Experience caring for babies in the NICU for many years; Pediatric Sub-Specialists – Providing services with the top surgical oncologist in the country for the more complicated cases, and Highly Trained Specialized Nursing Staff – These nurses have undergone specialized training and experience in caring for premature babies. 

Patient Care and Support

Care for newborns goes well beyond incubation; we offer:

1. Lactation Assistance: Assisting the mother in providing breastmilk (known as “liquid gold”) to help nourish her premature infant.
2. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC): Facilitating skin-to-skin contact between the baby and mother, which helps the baby’s heart rate and body temperature stabilize.
3. Developmental Support: Ongoing evaluation of the development of a baby after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

The Patient Journey at ClearMedi

Recognition and Stabilizing Newborns Within the First Few Hours of Being Born or Transferred

1. Neonatal Assessment - Evaluation by a Neonatologist Immediately Following Assessment
2. Individualized Plan of Care For: Breathing = Respiration, Nutritional, & Medicinal Support
3. Daily Notifications For Parents by the Neonatologist On Baby Progress
4. Preparing To Go Home With The Assistance of the Rooming In Program.

Specialized Services: Beyond General Neonatology

What makes ClearMedi different from other healthcare organizations is our role in bridging neonatology with complex surgery. If your baby needs newborn intensive care for a rare condition, we offer access to:

- Tumor Removal Surgery Specialist - For Neonatal Tumors.

- Oncology Integration - We provide the highest level of care available in terms of treating childhood cancers through surgery and other means.

- Surgical Oncology - Access to the Nation’s Finest Surgeon specializing in congenital tumors through surgery. 

Why Choose ClearMedi for Neonatal Care?

The best hospital for your newborn baby in intensive care is the infant's Neonatologist.

• Evidence-Based Results: Outcomes of premature infants have been published and accepted by the National Institutes of Health. 
• Equipment: Our incubators or ventilators are cutting-edge, with high (>90%) success rates for all babies (including extremely low birth weight babies).
• Compassion: We provide support through parenting classes, social support groups for parents, and an understanding of what parenting is like when a child is in a NICU.
• Experience: Doctors and nurses are selected for their expertise, recognized nationally as Experts in Neonatology and leaders in their field. 

Conclusion

ClearMedi Healthcare views our patients as having a bright future, a first step, and a lifetime of possibilities. Our Neonatology Department serves as a bridge from their high-risk start to their healthy childhood. We have built our reputation as the Best Neonatologist Hospital by providing the best nursery care through a rigorous, evidence-based approach in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), combined with gentle, nurturing support for every newborn.

No matter how small, we have the resources needed to meet the needs of your child through the expert use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Neonatology for rapid diagnoses and from the highly specialized premature infant doctors to our unique ability to combine Neonatal Care with Surgical Expertise – including having access to the Best Cancer Treatment and Surgery through one of the Top Surgical Oncologists should the need arise.

Book now! 

For more information on neonatologists for children, contact us at ClearMedi Healthcare. We have highly experienced doctors who will take you through the process of regaining health. Book an appointment now on +91 9599565977.