Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Expert Care for Newborns

At Dr. Ayyasamy Children Hospital, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is specially designed to provide advanced medical care to newborn babies who need extra support. The NICU cares for premature infants, babies born with health complications, or those requiring close monitoring after birth.

Led by Dr. Ramprakash MA, a highly experienced consultant pediatrician with expertise in neonatology, our NICU team includes skilled nurses and specialists dedicated to the delicate needs of newborns. Dr. Ramprakash’s compassionate approach and extensive training ensure that every baby receives personalized, high-quality care.

Our NICU is equipped with modern technology, such as incubators, ventilators, and advanced monitoring systems, to support newborns facing respiratory distress, infections, low birth weight, jaundice, or congenital conditions. We provide life-saving treatments and closely monitor vital signs to track the baby’s progress.

Key features of our NICU include:

  • Temperature-controlled incubators to maintain optimal warmth

  • Respiratory support including CPAP and mechanical ventilation

  • Nutritional support including intravenous feeding and breastfeeding guidance

  • Continuous monitoring of heart rate, oxygen levels, and other vital functions

  • Infection prevention through strict hygiene protocols

Dr. Ramprakash MA emphasizes family involvement in the care process, understanding how important it is for parents to bond with their newborns, even in critical situations. Our team provides regular updates, counseling, and emotional support to families during their NICU stay.

The environment of the NICU at Dr. Ayyasamy Children Hospital is designed to be safe, calm, and nurturing to promote healing and growth. Our goal is not only to stabilize newborns but also to prepare them for healthy development and discharge home.

We are proud to serve families from Pattukkottai and surrounding areas by offering trusted neonatal care that combines medical excellence with compassionate support. Under Dr. Ramprakash’s expert leadership, the NICU continues to save and improve the lives of many vulnerable newborns every year.

Whether your baby needs short-term monitoring or long-term critical care, the NICU at Dr. Ayyasamy Children Hospital is equipped and ready to provide the best possible start in life.