Department of advanced Paediatrics & Neonatology
Every child is special and deserves the best. At Octavia Hospital, Varanasi, our motto is to provide high-quality care to every child. The Department for Advanced Paediatrics has an experienced team of paediatricians and state-of-the-art facilities to take care of children in the age group of 0-18 years. Our department of Advance Paediatrics also focus on preventive care, timely vaccinations and the overall growth and development of children.
Health Conditions We Treat
Subspecialties
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Special units, advanced infrastructure and an excellent team of paediatric intensivists at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, makes Octavia Hospitals well-prepared to take care of babies born prematurely or those in need of additional support, to function normally after they are born.
Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
The state of art Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Octavia Hospital is active 24*7 to take care of any health emergencies in children. Our highly experienced doctors and a team of trained and friendly nurses provide unmatched care.
Paediatric Pulmonology
We offer complete management of congenital and acquired lung disorders in children. Our team of doctors specialize in helping children manage conditions such as asthma and tuberculosis.
Paediatric Cardiology
The paediatric cardiology department at Octavia Hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart diseases, as well as those present in the chest (thorax) area. Procedures such as echocardiography and catheterization are used for diagnosing heart diseases as well as for treatment.
Paediatric Nephrology
This department at Octavia Hospital deals with the diagnosing and management of various kidney ailments in children. Some of the problems include nephrotic syndrome, infection, and urine blockage.
Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
At Octavia Hospital, our team of doctors and highly-skilled nurses not only specialise in treatment and management of blood cancer or other paediatric cancers, they are also trained to look after children with empathy and compassion.
Paediatric Neurology
This specialized division at our hospital deals with various neurological disorders in children of all age groups. Specialised clinics in the hospital like the Epilepsy Clinic and the Neurodevelopmental Clinic, are equipped with EEG and EMG to monitor the electrical activity of the brain and skeletal muscles in children.
Paediatric Gastroenterology
We offer treatments for a broad range of digestive diseases in children. The department includes experts in endoscopy and colonoscopy to better understand the cause of the problem. For children suffering from digestive ailments, personalised diet charts for better growth and development of the child are curated by our dietician.
Paediatric Dentistry
This department focuses on oral and dental care of children and provides services to keep their teeth healthy. Some of our services include dental sealants and fluorides, pulpotomy, pulpectomy and the restoration of damaged teeth.
Exchange Transfusion
Exchange transfusion is done to treat blood abnormalities. It is a specialised procedure at Octavia Hospital where a catheter is used to replace the existing blood in the body with plasma or donor blood.
Phototherapy
Octavia Hospital has special facilities to perform phototherapy in the hospital. This procedure is used to decrease high levels of jaundice causing bilirubin in new-born babies and infants.
Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
Paediatric Surgeries are commonly done keeping in mind minimal post-operative care, quick recovery and avoidance of scars. Neonatal surgery is a highly specialized field and is a sub-speciality of paediatric surgery. Our excellent team of surgeons repair congenital defects in new-born babies and infants. Some of the surgeries include:
Cancer Treatment
Paediatric oncologists diagnose, treat and help manage all kinds of childhood cancers such as leukaemia, brain cancer and blood disorders like thalassemia. Multidisciplinary teams that include surgeons, clinical and medical oncologists, work together with the family of the child to treat them and minimise side-effects of the treatment.
Treatments Offered
Our Department's Strength
Expertise in Highly Skilled Procedures
Operating on children is a challenge but our doctors and nurses are trained experts and handle such situations with positive outcomes. Some of our highly skilled procedures include intercostal drainage, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, lumbar puncture and arterial line, and arterial blood gas analysis.
Paediatric Outpatient Clinic
The specialists at the children’s OPD tackle everyday conditions like coughs & colds, cuts & bruises. But that’s not all, Octavia Hospital has speciality clinics for conditions like Asthma, Epilepsy and Nephrology that deal with a complicated medical history, development delays and other complex conditions.
Counselling Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Dealing with a health condition in a child is one of the toughest times for parents. At Octavia Hospital, we ease parents into playing a participatory role in their child’s wellbeing. Through counselling sessions, we help them understand and personalise the treatment plan for their child.
Specialised Intensive Care Units
The Paediatric ICU (PICU) and the Neonatal ICU (NICU) combine the knowledge of trained healthcare professionals with advanced technologies to provide specialized care for children and new-born patients. Each unit is designed to focus on overall wellbeing of the child as well as their parents.
Nutrition Specialists
Nutrition specialists provide diet charts for the proper growth and good health of children. Our dietician specialises in specific, personalised diets for children with kidney, liver diseases and other health conditions.
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