The Department of Pediatrics at JNUIMRC is the best pediatric hospital in Jaipur offering excellent patient care to children who have medical issues.
Preventive care is also provided to healthy ones. Central to the department’s academic programmes is problem solving and research. Through the various academic and research activities of the department, the students are provided with opportunities to learn and serve. To foster the next generation of leaders in Pediatric clinical care and research, the department has an excellent and experienced faculty.
At the Department of Pediatrics, there are three general pediatric units, one Neonatal Intensive Clinic (NICU) and one Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The total bed strength is 100, and all of the pediatric units are well furnished with the latest equipment that will be required for patient care.
The core values of the Department of Pediatrics at the best pediatric hospital in Jaipur can be summed up in one sentence – “Passion for excellence & compassion for patients.”
The speciality clinics offered by the Department of Pediatrics are given below.
The list of clinical services and the corresponding details are provided below.
The OPD is open six days a week (9 AM to 5 PM)
“As the JNU Hospital is widening its reach to offer the “best-in-class” health services, we, the Department of Pediatrics, are simultaneously focused on elevating our patient's experience to greater satisfaction.
We are happy that our commitment to our patients is widely acknowledged.”
At Division of Pediatrics of JNU, we invest our efforts, time, and expertise to detect and treat various types of Ailments.
Age group- 6 months -5 years. Seizures associated with the abrupt onset of fever are not the result of CNS infection or any metabolic imbalance. There are 2 types- Simple febrile seizure Complex febrile seizure Symptoms: Fever associated with seizure Complications Risk of status epilepticus Risk of epilepsy Causes & Prevention Temperature management Clobazam prophylaxis during febrile episode Self-limiting after 5 years of age Risk factors Major- less than 1 year, duration of fever < 24 hours, fever 38-39 degrees Celcius Minor- family history, complex febrile seizure Diagnosis: Clinical diagnosis (rule out meningitis if suspected) Treatment Fever management Intermittent prophylaxis (clobazam)
View DetailCommunication between the pulmonary artery and aorta. Common congenital heart disease of preterm babies
View DetailThe most common acute lower respiratory tract infection of infants, usually occurring in winter /spring. Age group- age 1- 6 months, up to 2 year age of children Symptoms Respiratory distress Cough Low-grade fever Complications Respiratory failure Secondary bacterial infection Causes & Prevention Viral infections (most common- RSV) Risk Factors Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Diagnosis: Clinical diagnosis, x-ray chest Treatment Humidified oxygen, fluid management, supportive management
View DetailIt is characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema, hyperlipidemia is often associated. Age group- preschool children
View DetailImportant problem in the first week of life, nearly 60% of term newborns become visibly jaundiced in the first week of life. In most cases no intervention is required. Types- Physiological and Pathological Symptoms Yellowish discoloration of sclera and skin Complications Acute bilirubin encephalopathy Chronic bilirubin encephalopathy Seizure etc. Causes Because of liver immaturity and due to associated risk factors Risk Factors Prematurity RH/ABO incompatibility Asphyxia Sepsis etc. Prevention Adequate hydration Diagnosis: Serum bilirubin (total & direct) Treatment Phototherapy Exchange transfusion IVIG
View DetailBenign self-limiting disease occurring usually in Term/ late preterm neonates
View DetailNeonates born through meconium stained liquor can aspirate the meconium into the lungs and develop respiratory distress. Aspirated meconium can block the large and small airways causing areas of atelectasis and emphysema, which can progress to develop air leak syndrome. Symptoms Respiratory distress (Tachypnea, retractions, grunting, cyanosis, etc.) Complications Asphyxia Air leak syndrome (Pneumothorax, pneumopericardium etc) PPHN Risk Factors IUGR babies Fetal distress Post maturity etc Prevention Proper suctioning during resuscitation Diagnosis: Clinical diagnosis, Xray chest (hyperinflated lungs, patchy infiltrates) Treatment Oxygen support CPAP support Mechanical ventilation Supportive management (IV fluids)
View DetailIt is common in preterm babies < 34 weeks of gestation. Overall incidence is 10-15 % but can be as high as 80% in neonates < 28 weeks.
View DetailOccurs among smaller premature infants often those less than 32 weeks. Most common / serious G.I. emergency of the neonates. Acute inflammatory injury of the distal small and often proximal large intestine.
View DetailDiarrhea is defined as change in consistency and frequency of stools (liquid / watery stools > 3 times a day)
View DetailInstrument: Sterile spinal needle with stillete, 22 – gauge (black), length according to age (1.5‐3.5 inch)
The most effective and reliable method to reduce Serum Bilirubin if the chances of bilirubin encephalopathy is high.
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