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 patient and check vitals before quarrying through old records, lab results, old discharge summary and old charts
• After assessment and patient’s physical exam, 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
• One attendant only allowed with one patient
• On death / expiry of patient, complete documentation should be maintained by the Charge Nurse and endorsed by the Medical Officer / Women Medical Officer on duty

Head of Department