Neonatology

Neonatology provides specialist care to infants who are ill or require care for a wide range of issues which i nclude premature birth, congenital defects, and sepsis. Neonatologists at ECH have extensive training and experience and are backed by qualified medical staff and modern medical facilities including Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) which help them provide comprehensive care for infants. Additionally, the team also works to identify diseases and disorders before birth so that the family can be better prepared to care for the child.

The specialists monitor for diseases and issues such as,

• Neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia)
• Infant respiratory distress syndrome
• Neonatal sepsis
• Neonatal bowel obstruction
• Benign neonatal seizures
• Neonatal hepatitis
• Neonatal hypoglycemia
• Perinatal asphyxia