Pediatrics Department
The department of Paediatrics at Karuna medical college and hospital, palakkad is a comprehensive center dedicated to child health, education, research, and community service. Our mission is to provide holistic, evidence-based, and compassionate care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, while also training the next generation of paediatricians and child health specialists.. The Out-Patient department functions on all working days and has an adjoining full-fledged procedure room equipped with icelined refrigerators to aid in new born and paediatric vaccinations. Some key features of the infrastructure of the hospital include:
Key Doctors
Dr. K SENTHIL KUMAR
Professor & Head of the Department
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FEPID: M21686 Medical Council
Registration No: 86058
Teaching experience:11 years 2 months
Dr AKSHAI.B
Assistant Professor
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Medical Council Registration No: 66891
Teaching experience: 3 years
Dr. YAMINI.S
Assistant Professor
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FEPID: M26663
Medical Council Registration No: TCMC103667
Teaching experience: 2 years
DR. DIVAHAR
Professor
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FEPID:
Medical Council RegistrationNo: 125426
Teaching experience: 1year4mos
Department of Paediatrics
Dedicated pediatric units : Exclusive wards or sections for children, segregated from adult areas, including inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care sections
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) : Equipped with advanced monitoring and life-support systems for critically ill infants and children
Child-friendly design : Bright, colorful interiors, age-appropriate decorations, child-sized furniture, and play areas make hospitals less intimidating and more comforting
Specialized Medical Equipment :
Neonatal ventilators, Bubble CPAPs, radiant warmers: For newborn and infant care
Pediatric resuscitation kits and infusion pumps: Essential for emergencies, precise medication and fluid delivery
Supportive Spaces and Services
Family involvement areas : Spaces for parent counseling, education, and participation in care plans, with information and support desks
Isolation rooms and diarrhea treatment units : For infection control and specialized treatments close to the pediatric ward
Operational and Ancillary Features
Round-the-clock laboratory and imaging facilities : On-site MRI, CT, X-ray, and blood chemistry for immediate diagnostics.
Immunization and developmental monitoring areas : Routine checkups, milestone tracking, and vaccination services integrated into the department.
Accessible amenities : Drinking water, child-sized restrooms, wheelchairs, and stretchers suitable for children
Research and Publications
DR. SENTHIL KUMAR -5:
Risk Factors Associated With Methicillin- Resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection In Children.
Clinical Profile Of Dengue Fever In Children: Analysis Of 2017 Outbreak From Central Kerala, India.
Clinical Profile And Risk Factors Of Pneumonia In Children- A Study From Rurak Kerala.
Clinical Profile And Risk Factors Of Uti In Children- Study From Rural Part Of Central Kerala.
Antibiotic Resistant Pattern Of Staphylococcus Aureus Infection In Children.
Risk Factors Associated With Methicillin- Resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection In Children.
Clinical Profile Of Dengue Fever In Children: Analysis Of 2017 Outbreak From Central Kerala, India.
Clinical Profile And Risk Factors Of Pneumonia In Children- A Study From Rurak Kerala.
Clinical Profile And Risk Factors Of Uti In Children- Study From Rural Part Of Central Kerala.
Antibiotic Resistant Pattern Of Staphylococcus Aureus Infection In Children.
DR.AKSHAI.B- 2:
Assessing Respiratory Distress In Late Preterm Neonates: A
Cross- Sectional Study In A Tertiary Care Hospital.
Assessment Of Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Adolescents With Malnutrition: A Cross Sectional Study
DR.YAMINI- 3:
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice With Respect To Epilepsy In Final Year M.b.b.s Medical Students
Cerebral Palsy: Comorbidities, The Second Hidden Side
Missed Vaccination Due Under 5 Children During Lockdown: Is Covid 19 A Culprit
Overview Department of Paediatrics
Pediatrics is the medical speciality that deals with medical care of infants, children, adolescents. It encompasses a broad range of health services including preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, as well as monitoring growth and development, addressing developmental milestones, and providing nutritional guidance. Pediatricians work to promote the health and well-being of children through primary healthcare, preventive medicine, and by managing physical, mental, and emotional health in every stage of a child’s development up to young adulthood, typically until around age 15 in some cases depending on the healthcare system
Our Paediatric Department Is Equipped With Opd , Well Established Nicu ,picu And Wards , Exclusive Of Departmental Library In Addition To The Centralised Library With Books, International Journals ,indian Journals, Online Access To International Publications And Indexed Journals Are Available.
STORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The department of paediatrics at Karuna medical college and hospital, Palakkad is comparable with the best in the world. The Out-Patient department functions on all working days and has an adjoining full- fledged procedure room equipped for vaccinations.
ACADEMICS & TRAINING
The department is actively involved in undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing education
WITH EMPHASIS ON:
Bedside teaching and skill-based learning.
Regular academic activities: seminars, journal clubs, case discussions, mortality & morbidity meetings.
Simulation-based training in resuscitation, emergencies, and procedures.
Research projects, publications, and participation in national & international conferences.
Karuna Medical college and hospital, chittur, Palakkad (one of the best paediatric hospitals in Palakkad, Kerala ) has facilities to manage all diseases related to paediatrics, and we excel in these Sub Specialties.
Sub specialties of our Paediatric Department
NEONATOLOGY
Care for premature and critically ill newborns.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with advanced life-support systems.
Management of birth asphyxia, congenital anomalies, and neonatal infections.
PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart diseases.
Echocardiography.
PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
Care for epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders.
Neurodiagnostic services including EEG and imaging.
PAEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
Management of dietary intolerances, chronic diarrheal diseases, liver disorders, and nutritional issues.
PAEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
Care for asthma, allergies, chronic lung diseases, and respiratory infections.
Pulmonary function testing and allergy evaluation.
PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
Care for congenital and acquired kidney diseases, urinary tract disorders, hypertension.
PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
Management of growth and pubertal disorders, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal conditions.
PAEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Care for children with blood disorders such as thalassemia, hemophilia, and childhood cancers.
Multidisciplinary support, counseling, and long-term follow-up.
PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE (PICU)
State-of-the-art unit for critically ill children requiring advanced life support.
Multidisciplinary team providing continuous monitoring and emergency interventions.
DEVELOPMENTAL PAEDIATRICS
Assessment and early intervention for autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and speech delays.
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and therapy support.
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY & UROLOGY
Specialized surgical care for congenital anomalies, trauma, and urological conditions.
PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Expertise in managing complex infections and guiding immunization practice.
Supportive services
- Child psychology and counseling
- Dietetics and nutritional advice
- Vaccination and preventive clinics
- Adolescent health and wellness programs
- Developmental and behavioral care
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