About Paediatrics
Paediatrics tunes a student's medical skills towards the health of infants, children and adolescents, their growth and development, and their opportunity to achieve full potential as adults. Paediatricians who care for the young are also concerned with social and environmental influences along with the health and well-being of children and their families. The young are often the most vulnerable in society and so their needs require special attention.
The Pediatric and neonatology department of Anil Neerukonda Hospital caters to a large population of patients,in the adjacent districts of Visakhapatnam and near by states , Orissa and Chhattisgarh, starting from perinatal period till adolescent age group. The extent and scope of services are manifold. The department entails the facilities, that a tertiary level care hospital is expected to provide, through experienced senior and junior faculty and dedicated nursing staff trained to provide care to the children.
Vision
“Our vision is to be ”.
Mission
- To be at the forefront striving for excellence in training, in the field of community health, by rapidly adopting highest standards of practice and newer initiatives in medical education.
- To instill interest in research among students, by making accessible, relevant resources and tools.
- To develop and maintain peripheral health centers catering to the evolving health needs of the communities, while conducting various outreach activities with focus on health promotion and prevention.
- To establish association and extend support to various Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations in delivering high quality health-care services to the communities.
List of Unit Wise Faculty
| UNIT | Doctors Name | Designation | E-mail ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT - I | Dr. S. Prathima Devi | Professor & HOD | doctorprathima.devi@gmail.com |
| Dr. M. Manoj Kumar | Associate Professor | manojkumaramc2006@gmail.com | |
| Dr. Ch. Lakshmi Madhulika | Assistant Professor | madhulika.medico@gmail.com | |
| Dr. P Praveena | Senior Resident | veenastar15@gmail.com | |
| UNIT - II | Dr. Ch. Suman | Professor | drchirlasuman@gmail.com |
| Dr. Prakash Chandra Gouds | Assistant Professor | pcg2020@gmail.com | |
| Dr. Ch. Hema Sri | Senior Resident | Hema.hemmi@gmail.com | |
| UNIT - III | Dr. D. V. Ramabhadhra Raju | Associate Professor | dr.dvbraju@gmail.com |
| Dr. B. Sireesha | Assistant Professor | buddhirajusireesha@gmail.com | |
| UNIT - IV | Dr. P. J Karthik | Associate Professor | jaganadhakarthik@gmail.com |
| Dr. K. Hemanth | Assistant Professor | hemukavti@gmail.com | |
| Dr. K. Mahitha Krishna | Senior Resident | mahithakrishna.k@gmail.com |
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
The Emergency Pediatrics Department of the hospital functions round the clock, where qualified pediatric consultants are available on call to attend the sick childern in the emergency department.
OUTPATIENT SERVICES:
The pediatric outpatient clinic, runs for six days a week i.e., Monday to Saturday, from 9.00 am to4.00 pm. The OPD consultations for common childhood illnesses and, follow up of discharged patients, Immunisation, Allergic diseases, nutritional rehabilitation, growth and development assessment, anticipatory guidance and counselling to adolescent, breast feeding counselling, Developmental screening, care of children with special needs, are available. All outpatient care is delivered by a consultant / Professor / associate professor along with Asst Professor, Senior resident, Junior resident and internees of the scheduled unit.
| Day | Unit |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1st Unit |
| Tuesday | 2nd Unit |
| Wednesday | 3rd Unit |
| Thursday | 4th Unit |
| 1st & 3rd Friday | 1st Unit |
| 2nd & 4th Friday | 3rd Unit |
| 1st & 3rd Saturday | 2nd Unit |
| 2nd & 4th Sunday | 4th Unit |
| 1st Sunday | 1st Unit |
| 2nd Sunday | 2nd Unit |
| 3rd Sunday | 3rd Unit |
| 4th Sunday | 4th Unit |
In addition to regular OP pediatric subspecialty clinics are also run simultaneously as listed below: Sub Specialty Clinics in Pediatric OPD run by Asst Prof Paediatrics (Super specialty clinics are separate and run by DM / MCh Super specialists) :
| S. NO | DAYS | SPECIALITIES | TIMINGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONDAY | CARDIOLOGY | 2-4PM |
| CHILD REHABILITATION | 2-4PM | ||
| 2 | TUESDAY | ASTHMA | 2-4PM |
| 3 | WEDNESDAY | HIGH RISK NEW BORN BABY | 2-4PM |
| 4 | NEPHROLOGY | 2-4PM | |
| 5 | ENDOCRINOLOGY | 2-4PM | |
| 6 | THURSDAY | HEMATOLOGY | 2-4pm |
| THALASSEMIA | 2-4PM | ||
| 9 | FRIDAY | DIARRHOEA | 2-4PM |
| 10 | FRIDAY & MONDAY | CHILD GUIDANCE | 2-4PM |
| 11 | SATURDAY | NEUROLOGY | 2-4PM |
| 12 | SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY | IMMUNIZATION | 2-4PM |
Paediatric Express Clinics:
Private consultations are available for patients who wish to have quick consultation by passing general queues.
INPATIENT SERVICES:
In ANH in patient care is rendered through 120 beds distributed in 4 units in addition 5 beds PICU and 10 beds NICU. Patients are admitted in the inpatient care facility of the hospital either from casualty, OPD, Express clinic or transfer from other units of hospital.
PICU
The PICU is equipped to manage, seizures, meningitis, altered sensorium/encephalopathy, Respiratory conditions like acute severe asthma, bronchiolitis, severe pneumonia, respiratory failure, GI conditions presenting with severe dehydration and shock, GI bleeds, hepatic encephalopathy, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Cardiovascular conditions presenting with congestive cardiac failure, arrythmias, shock and other conditions like envenomation and poisonings
Neonatology
The neonatology unit is equipped to provide essential new-born care, kangaroo mother care,care of neonates with birth asphyxia, neonatal jaundice, RDS, Preterm care, care of Low-birth-weight babies, neonatal seizures,Neonatal Sepsis and metabolic disorders. The neonatology intensive care unit is endowed with resources to provide phototherapy, thermo-regulation of preterm babies, exchange transfusions, early stimulation therapy, mechanical ventilation, parenteral nutrition and hemodynamic monitoring. All deliveries are attended by the trained pediatrician.
Outreach
“Reaching out to the communities”
Outreach services has been the mainstay among multiple activities by community medicine department. These services are primarily being provided through the peripheral centres under the department – Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) & Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC).
Services across the comprehensive health care spectrum (preventive, promotive, curative & rehabilitative) in the form of outpatient, inpatient & referral services, emergency health care, health awareness & education campaigns, school health programmes are provided on a regular basis. Important health days are observed all along the year, supplementing the regular activities. Also, noteworthy of mentioning, the department constantly create and provide opportunities to the undergraduates & postgraduates to be part of all the activities, enriching their learning experiences, while making them competent to operate on an independent basis in the future.
Research
Published Research Papers:
| S.No | Publication | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assessment Of Serum Ferritin Levels In Transfusion Dependent Thalassemic Children On Oral Deferiprone In A Tertiary Care Centre Published In International Journal Of Contemporary Pediatrics | Dr. Ch. Suman,Dr. Lalita Wadhwa |
| 2 | Efficacy Of Zinc Therapy In Acute Diarrhea In Children Published In International Journal Of Contemporary Paediatrics | Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 3 | Probiotics In Prevention Of Necrotizing Enterocolitis In Preterm New Borns Published In Journal Of Evidence Based Medical Healthcare: | Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 4 | Bicytopenia/ Pancytopenia In Children- Clinic Etiological Profile And Importance Of Bone Marrow Evaluation In A Tertiary Care Centre Published In International Journal Of Contemporary Paediatrics | Dr. Ch. Suman,Dr. Lalita Wadhwa |
| 5 | A Study On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Postnatal Mothers About Breastfeeding And Related Problems In Newborns | Dr. Balaji Bhusan Patnaik Dr. P. J. Karthik,Dr. M. Manoj Kumar |
| 6 | Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure For Respiratory Support In Extremely Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants After Extubation:A Single Centre Randomized Controlled Trial | Gangu Dhilli Ravindranath |
| 7 | Study Of Clinical Profile Of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome In Relation To Gestational Age And Birth Weight And Their Immediate Outcome At Narayana Medical College Hospital, Nellore, India | Gangu Dhilli Ravindranath |
| 8 | Study On Factors Affecting Delayed Initiation Of Breastfeeding Among Cesarean Section Mothers Vs Normal Vaginal Delivery Mothers | Dr. L. Shravani,Dr. L. Jaganmohanrao |
| 9 | A Study On Prevalence Of Elevated Blood Pressure In Children Of Age Group 11-15 Years In Bheemunipatnam Mandal. | Dr. P. Narendra Kumar,Dr. L. Jaganmohanrao |
| 10 | Correlation Of Umbilical Cord Blood Serum Albumin And Bilirubin With Hyperbilirubinemia In Term Neonates | Dr. K. Lokesh,Dr. T. S. Prabhakara Rao |
| 11 | A Prospective Study For Newborn Hearing Using Otoacoustic Emission And Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Response | Dr. K. Sri Satya Manasa Dr. T. S. Prabhakara Rao |
| 12 | A Study On Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity And Associated Risk Factors In Adolescent Children Of Age 12-16 Years In Rural Visakhapatnam | Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy,Dr. L. Jaganmohanrao |
| 13 | A Study On Breastfeeding Practices In Mothers Of Children Less Than 2 Years In Relation To Socioeconomic Status And Nutritional Status Of Mother | Dr. B. Praffulla,Dr. L. Jaganmohanrao |
| 14 | A Study On The Measuremnet Of Mid Arm Circumference And Foot Length In Relation To Birth Weight Of Newborns | Dr. Ch. Beaulah Rani ,Dr.Ch.Suman |
| 15 | A Study Of Early Neonatal Morbidities In Late Preterms Compared To Term Neonates | Dr. P. Mounica Sri Bhavani ,Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 16 | A Study Of Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Parents Regarding Antibiotic Usage For Acute Urti In Children | Dr.Jagannadh Karthik P.,Dr. Manoj Kumar Mukkala, Dr.Gangudhilliravindranath |
| 17 | Study Of Hypocalcemia In Newborns With Unconjugated Hyperbilurubinemia After Initiation Of Phototherapy | Dr.Gangudhilliravindranath |
On going Research:
| S.No | Publication | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Study On Lifestyle And Behavioural Changes In School Going Children During Covid Pandemic | Dr. Manoj Kumar Mukkala, Dr. Prakash Chandra Gouda, Dr.Jagannadh Karthik P |
| 2 | A Study of clinic epidemiological profile and outcome of poisonings in paediatric population | Dr. P. Anusha,Dr. L. Jaganmohanrao |
| 3 | Evaluation and comparision of transcutaneous bilirubin and total serum bilirubin levels in neonates | Dr. M. Shruthi Anand,Dr. Lalita Wadhwa |
| 4 | A study on role of Neuroimaging in 1st episode of afebrile seizures | Dr. S. Ramanjaneyulu Reddy,Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 5 | Clinicoetiological profile, management and outcome of serum electrolyte imbalances in children admitted in PICU in a tertiary care centre | Dr. K.G.S.L Sravya,Dr. CH. Suman |
| 6 | Study of preductal and postductal oxygen saturation levels in Healthy late preterms in first ten minutes of Life as a preedictor of respiratory & Cardiovascular morbidity | Dr. K. Hima Bindu ,Dr. L.Jaganmohanrao |
| 7 | Anthropometry, morbidity, mortality among infants of diabetic mother in tertiary care center | Dr. R. Lalitha Rani,Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 8 | Epidemiology clinical profile and etiology of recurrent wheeze in children below 5 years | Dr. K. Sai Pravallika ,Dr. L.Jaganmohanrao |
| 9 | Association between screen time and obesity, behavioural health problems and academic performance among children of 8-18 years | Dr. B. Harshini ,Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 10 | A Study On Scholastic Performance In Relation To Severity Of Anemia In School Going Children Of 11-15 Years | Dr. A. Vinay Kumar,Dr. Ch. Suman |
| 11 | Prevalance And Risk Factors Associated With Acute Respiratory Infections In School Children Aged 6-11 Years | Dr. Venkata Gopi Krishna,Dr. CH. Suman |
| 12 | A Study On The Association Between Undernutrition And Dental Caries In Children Aged 1-12 Years | Dr. D. Syamala,Dr. S. Prathima Devi |
| 13 | A Cross Sectional Study Of Dermatological Problems In School Going Children Of Age 5 – 15 Years Attending A Teritary Care Centre | Dr. Sreehari,Dr. CH. Suman |