Neonatology & NICU

Best NICU in Bangalore

As one of India's biggest and most comprehensive healthcare practitioners, Manipal Hospitals' Department of Neonatology runs state-of-the-art Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICU) for the care of neonatal babies who have fallen sick or have been born prematurely.

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Why Manipal?

At Manipal Hospitals', each NICU is run by expert neonatologists who are assisted by a team of respiratory therapists, neonatal nursing experts and resident physicians. The combined expertise of the team and the advanced healthcare equipment in the NICU is crucial when it comes to ensuring the survival of newborns who are facing complications in their infancy.

Treatment & Procedures

Neonatal blood transfusion

It is very common for neonates to require blood transfusions while in the NICU. Since neonates are already in a weakened state, blood transfusions are often needed to help the neonate maintain enough blood for circulation. The blood transfusion is done through an intravenous line.

Thanks to advancements in neonatal care and the facilities available in the best NICU in Bangalore, even premature babies that are born with as little as 24 weeks of gestation have significantly increased chances of survival. In December 2018, a baby born at just 245 grams with 23 weeks and 3 days of gestation was able to survive and after 5 months, was discharged from the hospital and is expected to live a healthy life. Sometimes babies are born without fully developed body systems, which can make survival difficult. The lungs may not be able to breathe, the heart may not be pumping blood effectively etc.

The NICU is equipped with hi-tech apparatus that allows doctors to compensate for the underdevelopment of body systems in pre-term babies or undetected congenital defects, both of which endanger the survival of the newborn. Illnesses commonly diagnosed and treated in the NICU:

Apnea
Anemia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
Bradycardia
Hydrocephalus
Neonatal sepsis
Jaundice
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Infant respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Facilities & Services

Equipment and services in the NICU

Incubator beds (used to replicate optimal conditions for neonates)

Oxygen hood

Neonatal ventilator

Resuscitation

IV infusion

Blood transfusion

Plasma transfusion

Neonatal health monitors (BP, heart rate, temperature, respiration)

Bedside ultrasound, echocardiogram

Lactation systems

Minimally invasive neonatal diagnostic kits

Transport incubators

Antibiotic treatment NICU Care levels

Level 1 care- For neonates that weigh over 1800 grams with a gestational maturity of 34 or more weeks

Level 2 care neonates that weigh less than 1800 grams, but more than 1200 grams, with a gestational maturity between 30 and 34 weeks

Level 3 care neonates that weigh less than 1200 grams with a gestational maturity of less than 30 weeks.

FAQ's

What happens when a baby is admitted to the NICU?

The first challenge for the doctors is to incubate the neonate and maintain stability. After this is achieved, the neonate must be examined, diagnosed and treated for any complications that can threaten survivability. Neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists and lactation experts ensure that the neonate is given the right care and nutrition until it is possible to discharge the patient.

When does the NICU become necessary?

If the newborn's body systems are unable to support it sufficiently, NICU admittance becomes necessary. However, sometimes the neonate is admitted to the NICU to be kept under observation because of complications during birth. Visit our neonatology hospital in Millers Road Bangalore to know more.

What are the signs of preterm birth?

● Early contractions ● Increased pelvic/abdominal pressure ● Continuous back pain ● Premature membrane rupture (water breaks early)

Is preterm birth preventable?

There are many factors that can contribute to preterm birth, and even those women with no known risk factors can go into labor prematurely. The best thing to do is to be in regular contact with your healthcare provider and to detect possibilities of preterm birth early on. Consult with our experts at Manipal Hospitals, the best neonatology hospital in Bangalore.

Should you visit a doctor even if you think you are healthy?

Due to the potential for pregnancy complications, it is important to be regular with your doctor and to investigate any unusual symptoms at the earliest.

Neonatology & NICU

Best NICU in Bangalore