Neonatology

At Malnad Lifeline Hospital, the Division of Neonatal Care aims to provide optimum state-of-the-art care for critically ill, as well as recovering, neonates and infants. We are one of the largest neonatal care providers in the Shimoga. The highly qualified team of neonatologists and nurses, who specialize in the care of the newborn, offer high-intensity neonatal care, 24/7. There is a Special Care Baby Unit to take care of preterm babies, who need monitoring until they are fit for discharge, though they are growing rapidly and being fed well.

Malnad Lifeline Hospital, Our Department of Neonatology has neonatologists, paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, and nurses trained in new-born care. We also have respiratory therapists who manage respiratory equipment in the NICU – they provide breathing treatments, draw and analyse blood gasses, and participate in transport and coding. We also offer advanced neonatal screening programmes such as the screening for genetic disorders, retinal screening, OAE & BERA hearing screening, hip screening, and heart screening.