Overview

The Department of Neonatology at Nepal Mediciti provides advanced and comprehensive medical care for newborn babies who require specialised treatment due to prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, congenital malformations (birth defects), sepsis, pulmonary hypoplasia, neonatal jaundice or birth asphyxia. The department focuses on the management of critically ill and premature infants through a combination of state-of-the-art technology, expert medical professionals, and family-centred care.

Our neonatal team includes highly experienced neonatologists, paediatricians, neonatal nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, paediatric cardiologists, paediatric nephrologists, paediatric hemato-oncologists, paediatric surgeons, and paediatric dentists, all working together to provide coordinated care for newborns.

We specialise in caring for extremely premature (less than 28 weeks) and extremely low birth weight (less than 1000 grams) babies. Additionally, we have the facilities and experience to perform abdominal surgery, neurosurgery, and cardiac surgery in newborns, including those weighing less than 2500 grams.

Services and facilities of the Department:

1. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU):
   • 12-bedded Level 4 NICU: Equipped to provide advanced care for critically ill newborns, including those with severe prematurity, respiratory distress, and congenital anomalies.
   • Continuous Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical parameters.
   • Ventilator Support: Advanced respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation and CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).
      
2. Specialised Medical Care:
   • Premature Infant Care: Comprehensive care for premature infants, addressing their unique medical needs. 
      
3. Support Services:
   • Intravenous Fluid Support: For infants unable to feed orally, the NICU provides intravenous nutrition and fluid support to maintain hydration and proper metabolic balance.
   • Phototherapy: The department provides advanced phototherapy treatment for newborns affected by neonatal jaundice, helping safely reduce bilirubin levels.
   • Developmental Care: Developmental care programs are designed to support the neurological and physical development of premature infants, promoting optimal growth and long-term health.
      
4. Parental Support and Education: 
   • Parental Counselling: Guidance and support for parents during the hospital stay and after discharge.
      

Advanced Equipment and Technology

• Incubators: Advanced incubators to provide a controlled environment for premature and ill newborns.
• Monitors: High-tech monitors for continuous assessment of vital signs.
• Imaging: Access to advanced imaging techniques such as bedside X-ray and Ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans.
• Bedside Echocardiography: Specialised bedside echocardiography allows doctors to assess newborn heart function quickly and accurately.  
   

We have 24/7 paediatrician and neonatologist availability in our NICU to care for the very sick and preterm babies. Our in-house paediatricians are also present at the time of birth to attend deliveries, whether through normal delivery or cesarean section, ensuring prompt stabilisation and medical support for newborns requiring urgent care

Neonatal Survival Outcomes at Nepal Mediciti

Clinical data published in the Perinatal Society of Nepal journal highlights survival outcomes for premature infants treated at Nepal Mediciti.

Survival rates according to gestational age group:

Source: JPESON (Journal of Perinatal Society of Nepal), Volume 2

These outcomes demonstrate the hospital’s commitment to improving survival rates and providing advanced neonatal care for premature babies in Nepal.