True to our motto of nurturing life, we at Prakriya are comitted towards offering the best health care services to nurture your little ones. Needs of children are of utmost priority at Prakriya Hospitals. As one of the leading pediatric and neonatal health care providers in the region, our department of child health at Prakriya is committed to provide comprehensive and evidence based care to your little one’s health issues in a caring, compassionate and child friendly atmosphere.
Equipped with state of the art infrastructure and expert professionals trained in renowned institutions around the world, we aim to provide quality care at an affordable cost. Our team of Pediatricians, Neonatalogists and Nurses are dedicated to provide medical, emotional and social support needed by your child and family in the hour of need.
At Prakriya we are passionate about improving health and quality of life of children with continued education, research and multidisciplinary approach to the needs of children.
Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units.
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed daily life. New information comes out every day, and it can feel overwhelming at times. Here are answers to some questions you may have.
People can catch coronavirus from others who are infected, even if they don’t have any symptoms. This happens when an infected person sneezes or coughs, sending tiny droplets into the air. These can land in the nose or mouth of someone nearby.
Some even smaller droplets can linger in the air for minutes to hours. These are called aerosols. People send aerosols into the air when they talk or breathe. Aerosols can travel on air currents away from where they started. So coronavirus sometimes can spread by aerosols. This is more likely to happen when an infected person spends a long time indoors, in a space with poor ventilation.
People also might get infected if they touch an infected droplet on a surface and then touch their own nose, mouth, or eyes.
COVID-19 can cause a range of symptoms, including:
The virus can be more serious in some people. And some people have no symptoms at all.
Some kids are having symptoms caused by inflammation throughout the body, sometimes several weeks after they were infected with the virus. This is called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Doctors are trying to find out how these symptoms are related to coronavirus infection.
Symptoms seen in kids who have MISC-C include:
Kids who are very sick with MIS-C may have trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, bluish lips or face, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
Most kids with MIS-C get better after they get special care in the hospital, sometimes in the ICU (intensive care unit).
A parent should watch for these red flag signs, if any, should visit a pediatrician/hospital at earliest
1. Persistent high grade fever >4 days
2. Lethargy/poor feeding in an infant
3. Rapid breathing(age based)
4. Saturation less than 95%
5. Cold /blue extremities
All parents must monitor these vital signs every 4-6 hrs once during home isolation/quarantine. They are – heart rate, respiratory rate , oxygen saturation,temperature , urine output. Maitain a daily chart to communicate with your treating doctor.
Use a pulsoximeter (avoid during crying/sleeping ) for heart rate and saturation. Measure for 30-60 secs.Take best of 3 readings.
Experts are still learning about COVID-19. There are far fewer cases of the virus reported in children. Usually, the virus causes a milder illness in kids, though some children have become pretty sick.
Most of the people who have died from coronavirus were older adults or people with other health problems, such as heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes.
Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. All adults and kids older than 2 years should wear a mask when out in public and around others. At home, anyone who is sick should wear a mask when around other household members to prevent spreading the virus.
Children under 2 years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear a mask.
COVID-19 can spread when people breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze. Wearing a mask keeps the virus from reaching others. It also can stop the virus from reaching you. If everyone wears a mask when they’re out in public, fewer people will get sick.
Most of us can and should wear masks when in public. But some people cannot, including:
Most kids are now used to seeing people in masks. Still, some toddlers and young children may feel uneasy about it. Masks hide part of a person’s face, so kids can’t see the friendly smile or familiar look that usually puts them at ease. When kids can’t see the person’s whole face, it’s harder to feel safe. It’s natural to feel scared.
Parents can help by explaining why they might need to wear a mask at school, childcare, and other public places. Even very young kids can learn that something that seemed scary at first is not scary after all.
To help kids wear masks when you go out:
There may be a lot of anxiety if the child is left isolated. Keep them with the parent — use appropriate PPE. Attendants should not come in contact with other people and get tested if they develop symptoms.
Isolation is difficult in nuclear families; better if the younger child is left with the mother. Parents need to wear masks and take precautions. If it’s an older child, the parent who has tested negative can take care of the child. Sending them to grandparents’ can be risky, if asymptomatic. Test the child before doing that.
Yes, they can give infection to others, including other family members and other kids.
Yes, there are two reasons to do a test: < 0.1 per cent will develop severe disease. But admission may be difficult in this situation without test reports; and to reduce transmission, for asymptomatic children, get tests done 4-5 days after the adult is positive.
There are two types of tests for COVID-19:
To protect yourself and your family:
There is no specific medicine for COVID-19. Most people who have it get better at home with plenty of liquids, rest, and comfort. Some people get very ill and need treatment in the hospital.
We still have many questions about how the immune system reacts to the new coronavirus. While it isn’t common, findings from some recent studies suggest that it is possible to be infected a second time. Until we learn more, parents and caregivers should continue taking steps to prevent COVID-19, even if your child has had a confirmed case of in the past and even if they have a positive antibody test.
Yes, benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks. Mother can breastfeed taking adequate precautions like using a mask and sanitiser.
