Bhubaneswar, July 6: Doctors at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, have successfully saved the life of a critically ill premature baby born at just 24 weeks of pregnancy, marking a significant achievement in neonatal care.
The baby, who was born at another hospital, was referred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of IMS and SUM Hospital in a critical condition. At the time of admission, the infant weighed only 630 grams, making the chances of survival extremely challenging due to extreme prematurity.
A multidisciplinary team of neonatologists and nursing staff provided round-the-clock specialised treatment using advanced life-support measures. The baby was initially managed with invasive mechanical ventilation, followed by Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). The infant also received parenteral nutrition and comprehensive neonatal intensive care to support growth and recovery.
With sustained medical attention and close monitoring, the baby’s condition gradually improved. The successful outcome was the result of the coordinated efforts of the doctors, nursing staff and support personnel of the neonatal unit.
Head of the Department of Neonatology, Dr. Debasish Nanda, congratulated the entire medical team for their dedication and clinical excellence in managing such a high-risk case. The team included Dr. Bhabagrahi Mallick, Dr. Ratan Kumar Das, Dr. Vijay Kumar, Dr. Bineet Panigrahi, Dr. Payal Pradhan, Dr. Kalpita Sahoo, Dr. Suresh Tripathy, Dr. Sitikantha Nayak, Dr. Shrutiprajna Kar, Dr. Sarath Chandrika, Dr. Adyasha Kanungo and Dr. Subhalaxmi Sahoo.
Dr. Nanda also appreciated the unwavering support and patience shown by the baby’s parents throughout the treatment. Expressing their gratitude, the parents thanked the neonatal team for giving their child a new lease of life. Dean Dr. Sanghamitra Mishra and Medical Superintendent Dr. Pusparaj Samantasinghar extended all necessary administrative and logistical support for the successful management of the case.
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