Paediatrics

Paediatricians are medical specialists who diagnose, treat and provide medical care for babies, children and teenagers. They deal with illnesses and the child's physical, mental and behavioral development.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Department has following standard operating procedures (SOPs):

• The admission and/or discharge should only be made by Ophthalmologist or Medical Officer on duty
• For new admissions, receive the patient and check vital signs before reviewing previous records, laboratory results, old discharge summaries, and charts
• After assessing the patient and performing a physical examination, complete admission orders including drug prescription immediately
• Charge Nurses and Doctors are primarily responsible for writing daily notes on each of their patients
• Drug dosage, side effects and interactions should be checked daily and major points should be noted down in patients record by Hospital Pharmacist
• Only one attendant is allowed per patient
• In the event of a patient's death, all required documentation should be completed by the Charge Nurse and endorsed by the Medical Officer/Women Medical Officer on duty

Head of Department