General Pediatrics is the back bone of our center of excellence. We have four active consultants. Our OPDs function from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and we have a separate inpatient and emergency service with round the clock pediatric cover. We are a self-sufficient department catering to all children of Malabar.
Scope of Services
- General Paediatric -24 hr. emergency, inpatient and outpatient services
- Immunization services on weekdays
- Well Baby Clinic
- Paediatric Asthma Clinic
- MIMS Safe School Program(SSI)
- Antenatal Guidance Clinic
- Paediatric Critical Care Service with inhouse intensivist 24*7
- High Risk Paediatric Retrieval Team
Treatments & Procedures
We provide comprehensive treatment for all types diseases under one roof. Our highly experienced doctors supported by especially trained clinical staff, ensure the best care for you.
Advanced Technology & Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Dept of Pediatrics at MIMS has expanded by leaps and bounds; we started off with a good Neonatal Intensive Unit and a general pediatric department in 2002. In the year 2004, in addition to existing clinics The department started different speciality clinics like pediatric Asthma Clinic, Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic and Child Development Clinic. The department has conducted state level CMEs in Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Rheumatology. Our Pediatric Asthma Clinic is conducted with the support of Pulmonology department. Patient education regarding Inhaler Therapy and Prevention of Asthma are highlighted in these clinics. The Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic started with the help of Rheumatology department is the first of its kind in the state. The Child Development Clinic was started with the aim to follow up high risk babies and normal babies for detection of early developmental aberrations so that early help can be instituted. The clinic offers a package of multispecialities which includes ENT, Ophthalmology, Physical Medicine. In special circumstances services of Orthopaedic Surgeon, Child Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists are sought. Pediatric ICU Pediatric Ventilation All Pediatric Procedures including Bone Marrow, Liver Biopsy, Bronchoscopy Pediatric Asthma Clinic Pediatric Developmental assessment IQ Testing Vaccination services Pediatric Neurology clinic Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
Aster NICU Calicut is a state of the art 20 bedded Level III Unit designed to provide the highest level of focussed neonatal care. The facility is one of the main referral units for hospitals in Malabar, for all new borns with wide variety of complex, critical medical, cardiac and surgical problems. The unit is manned by a multidisciplinary team of experts including 4 Consultants and 4 residents, well supported by consultants from allied departments including Paediatric surgery, Paediatric cardiology, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Neurology, ophthalmology, Geneticist as well as a team of well trained neonatal nurses, dedicated to ensuring highest level of compassion and care of critically ill term and preterm babies. The Scope of NICU includes: 1. Management of all medical and surgical neonatal cases 2. Care of preterm babies ( from 24 weeks GA) and Extremely Low Birth Weight babies ( from 500 GM) 3. Perinatal Care Services - Attendance of all deliveries including high risk and potentially complicated deliveries - Prenatal family counselling of all high risk antenatal cases - Genetic counseling if indicated 4. Providing Advanced Neonatal Care including a) High Frequency Ventilation b) Conventional Mechanical Ventilation c) Non Invasive Ventilation d) Surfactant Replacement Therapy e) Parenteral Nutrition f) Therapeutic Hypothermia g)Intensive Phototherapy h) Neonatal Procedures including - Umbilical Catheterization and PICC insertion - Exchange Transfusion - ICD insertion - Lumbar Puncture - Pleural and Ascitic tapping - Peritoneal Dialysis 5. Newborn Screening Programme - Universal Hearing Screening - Universal screening for Critical CHD - Universal Metabolic Screening (TMS) for high risk cases - Preterm Screening Programme 6. Newborn Clinics - Daily Well baby & Immunisation Clinics - High Risk Follow up Clinics 7. Others - Dedicated team comprising doctors & Lactation counsellor for Lactation counselling, breast feeding support and Kangaroo Mother Care - Early intervention program for Neurorehabilitation of high risk cases, once stable
Critically ill children including those from Paediatric subspecialties are ably supported by state of the art 6 bedded PICU with 5 bedded Stepdown unit (HDU). It is manned by 2 paediatric intensivists with several years of experience. 24/7 care is provided by dedicated resident pediatric doctors and experienced nurses. It has facilities to provide support for very sick children including mechanical ventilation and ECMO.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
Who is a Paediatrician?
A paediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children upto 14 years. Paediatricians have undergone special training in the health and illnesses of infants, teens, and young adults.
How often should my child see the paediatrician?
Your child should not only see the paediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or check-ups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child's physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another.
Are vaccines safe?
Vaccines are extremely safe and serious side effects are rare. Almost all sickness or discomfort after vaccination is minor and temporary, such as soreness at the injection site or mild fever.
What does a paediatrician do?
A paediatrician is a medical specialist who manages, treats and addresses the health of infants, children, and teenagers. They treat mental, behavioural, and physical illnesses that young adults face by providing vaccinations, physical examinations, tracking the child’s development, and diagnosing illnesses and injuries.
What question you should ask a paediatrician?
Parents must know the root cause of the diseases, illnesses, and symptoms their child faces. They must also know about possible treatment plans, the timings of paediatricians' visits, and the availability of staff to answer routine questions. Parents must also know the medical experts' process for treating sudden illnesses.
What are the most common types of conditions that paediatricians treat?
Major diseases that paediatricians treat include cardiac abnormalities, as some babies are born with heart murmurs. Though these are temporary, they require thorough examinations by paediatricians. Further, they examine stomach viruses, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments like chronic asthma, exercise-induced asthma, and allergy-induced asthma.
When should I consider seeing a paediatrician?
The growing phase of the child is important to monitor; therefore, within 48 to 72 hours of delivery, parents must see the paediatrician. Secondly, during the child’s first year, the first few weeks are considered important for a routine checkup. Parents are also advised to make appointments when the child turns two, four, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, and eighteen months old.
What Does a Paediatrician Do?
They're also the first person to call whenever your child is sick., your paediatrician will:
- Do physical exams
- Give your child vaccinations
- Make sure they meet milestones in growth, behaviour, and skills
- Diagnose and treat your child's illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health problems
- Give you information about your child's health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs
Why is immunization important for a child's health?
Immunization is a simple and effective way of protecting children from serious diseases. Vaccines work by triggering the immune system to fight against certain diseases. If a vaccinated person comes in contact with these diseases, their immune system is able to respond more effectively, preventing the disease.
Why should I come to Aster MIMS hospital for Paediatric treatment?
Aster MIMS Hospital has a wide range of paediatric services and treatments that are available under one roof. We believe that children deserve to be treated with understanding and care and to receive the highest quality health care. Aster Mims is specifically designed to take care of the whole child through a family-centred approach to medicine.
How does a paediatrician decide on a treatment plan?
Paediatricians in Calicut examine the child’s mental, physical, and behavioural development and educate parents with necessary childcare information. They provide necessary vaccines and therapies to ensure the child’s cure of the current illnesses, like asthma and chronic diseases.
Will a paediatrician help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, experts at Aster MIMS Hospital manage treatment side effects and ensure the child does not experience any infections or reactions. Further, they collaborate with a team of medical experts to address the child’s condition and adjust treatment accordingly, considering the risks and reactions associated.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a paediatrician?
Patients must carry documents related to their child’s medical treatment, a list of medications that the child is taking, and test results from previous treatments. Parents must also bring insurance documents, identification documents, and a list of questionnaires to ask medical staff.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a paediatrician?
Parents must carry all documents related to the child’s health and his/ her favourite toy to keep the child busy, and they must reach the Aster MIMS Hospital earlier than the appointment time. Further, parents can also review the guidelines and instructions that they need to follow during and after the treatment.
