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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
NENO ( unit of Genezen Indus) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) plays a critical role in providing specialized medical care for newborn infants with complex health conditions. We have quality NICU unit which provides optimal care, patient safety, and positive outcomes for neonates and their families.
NENO is staffed with a highly skilled and dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of neonatologists, pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals. Their expertise and collaborative approach ensure comprehensive and individualized care for each neonate.
NENO is equipped with advanced medical technologies and equipment tailored to meet the specific needs of newborn infants. This includes incubators, ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and specialized diagnostic tools. These resources support accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of neonatal conditions.
Neno recognizing the crucial role of families in the well-being of neonates, a quality NICU unit promotes family-centered care. This includes open communication, emotional support, and involvement of parents in decision-making processes. Providing comfortable accommodations, breastfeeding support, and educational resources further enhance family engagement.
NENO maintaining a safe and sterile environment is vital in a NICU unit. Stringent infection control measures, including hand hygiene protocols, proper disinfection, and isolation procedures, are implemented to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Regular staff training and adherence to evidence-based guidelines are crucial in this aspect.
Constant monitoring of neonates’ vital signs, oxygenation levels, and other relevant parameters is imperative in a quality NICU unit. Utilizing advanced monitoring systems and electronic medical records, healthcare providers can track and analyze data, ensuring timely intervention and proactive management of neonatal conditions.
NENO prioritizes developmentally supportive care, creating an environment that promotes the growth and well-being of the infant. This includes measures such as minimizing excessive noise, controlling lighting, providing appropriate positioning, and implementing developmental care techniques to reduce stress and support neurological development.
In cases where neonates face severe medical challenges or life-limiting conditions, NENO addresses ethical considerations and provides compassionate palliative care. This involves open discussions with families, respecting their values and choices, and ensuring comfort and dignity for the infant and their loved ones.
Neonatal cardiac management involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac conditions in newborn babies. Here are some brief notes on neonatal cardiac management:
Newborns are screened for congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry, which measures oxygen saturation levels.
Diagnosis of cardiac conditions may involve echocardiography, electrocardiography, chest X-rays, and other imaging tests.
In cases where neonates face severe medical challenges or life-limiting conditions, NENO addresses ethical considerations and provides compassionate palliative care. This involves open discussions with families, respecting their values and choices, and ensuring comfort and dignity for the infant and their loved ones.
For critically ill newborns with cardiac conditions, initial stabilization and support are essential, which may include oxygen supplementation, respiratory support, and maintaining fluid balance.
Medications such as prostaglandins may be used to keep ductus arteriosus open in certain congenital heart defects until surgical intervention can be performed.
Other medications, such as diuretics or inotropic agents, may be prescribed to manage heart failure or other specific cardiac conditions.
Some neonates with complex cardiac conditions may require surgical intervention, such as repair of congenital heart defects or palliative procedures to improve blood flow and relieve symptoms.
Pediatric cardiac surgeons work closely with neonatologists and cardiologists to plan and perform these procedures.
Neonates with critical cardiac conditions may require specialized cardiac intensive care, provided by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Cardiac monitoring, including continuous ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and assessment of central and peripheral perfusion, is crucial.
Long-term management of neonates with cardiac conditions often involves regular cardiology follow-up, medication adjustments, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments.
Some patients may require ongoing interventions, including repeat surgeries, catheter-based procedures, or cardiac rehabilitation.
Our Unique Speciality
Cooling Therapy
NENO provides Cooling therapy, also known as therapeutic hypothermia, is a well-established treatment for newborn infants who have suffered from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). NENO is one of the very few hospital which have cooling therapy facility in Tamilnadu. HIE occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen and blood flow during or shortly after birth, potentially leading to long-term neurological damage. Cooling therapy involves carefully lowering the baby’s body temperature to around 33.5 degrees Celsius (92.3 degrees Fahrenheit) for a specific duration, typically 72 hours.
By inducing mild hypothermia, this therapy aims to reduce metabolic demands, inflammation, and free radical production in the brain, thereby minimizing injury and improving long-term outcomes. Specialized cooling devices or cooling caps are used to regulate the infant’s temperature, closely monitored by the neonatal care team. Cooling therapy has shown promising results in preserving neurological function and reducing the risk of disability in newborns affected by HIE, making it a valuable intervention in neonatal intensive care units worldwide.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide
NENO is one of the very few hospital has inhaled nitric oxide therapy which can be given only in high quality tertiary care unit. Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy is a widely used treatment for newborn infants with certain respiratory conditions. When administered, nitric oxide acts as a selective pulmonary vasodilator, meaning it relaxes the blood vessels in the lungs, improving oxygenation and reducing the strain on the heart. This therapy is particularly beneficial for newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs remain constricted after birth, hindering proper oxygenation.
By delivering iNO through a specialized respiratory system, healthcare professionals can help optimize lung function and enhance oxygen levels, ultimately supporting the newborn’s overall respiratory health. The precise dosage and duration of iNO therapy are determined by the neonatal care team based on the individual needs of each newborn. With its proven efficacy and widespread use, inhaled nitric oxide has become an integral part of managing respiratory distress in newborns
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