Mangalore, December 19: The upgraded 12-bed unit of Paediatric Intensive Care was re-launched along with the inauguration of the Mangalore branch of Manipal Research and Diagnostic Centre at KMC Hospital at Attavar, here on Wednesday.
Speaking after inaugurating the units, Pro Chancellor of Manipal University Dr H S Ballal welcomed the new development in the medical institute and said that the use of the diagnostic facility must not be limited solely to one medical institute.
“Patients are important, irrespective of the hospitals they are being treated in. We must ensure that the use of the diagnostic centre will be available to all the hospitals in the region, as early diagnosis will help in timely treatment,” he said.
He also said that creation of new knowledge was very important, which the research centre assist in accomplishing.
In his presidential address, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat said that the centre was a necessity, and was essential for treatment of diseases. The establishment of the diagnostic centre has completed the triangle of the hospital, a laboratory and the population. It is a step in the right direction, and now that the diagnostic centre has been established, the next step is to make it work. The research facility will help in improving the quality of research in the academic world, he said, encouraging the students to use the facility to the optimum and use it to improve their research papers and publications.
Director of Manipal Life Science Centre Dr K Satyamoorthy, in his introductory address, said that the centre was a key accomplishment in the institution which would facilitate early diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases.
Several staff and medical professionals from the Paediatric Department and Manipal Life Science Centre were present on the occasion.
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit was recently upgraded with technology and instruments that would help in providing the highest level of treatment and advanced life support for critically ill infants and children and those recovering from surgery.
Dean of KMC Dr M Venkatraya Prabhu welcomed the gathering. Senior scientist at MLSC Dr P M Gopinath delivered the vote of thanks.
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Announcing its re-inauguration at a press conference on Tuesday, head of Paediatric Department Dr Nutan Kamath said that the upgraded PICU, which has been expanded to a 12-bed facility, was designed to provide advanced life support for infants and children who had critical medical conditions, or recovering from surgery.
“The unit has a 24-hour dedicated paediatric doctor, and a team of doctors and well-trained staff who collaborate with other medical professionals. It is a round-the-clock service to respond to emergencies whenever they occur, as children can become critically ill anytime. The upgraded technology includes multi-parameter monitors for cardiac support, latest ventilators for respiratory support, technology for vascular support, echocardiogram (ECHO), electroencephalogram (EEC), portable X-ray machines, and facilities for peritoneal dialysis,” she said.
The inauguration will be held on Wednesday at Attavar KMC Hospital at 10 a.m., said KMC Medical Superintendent Dr Madhusudan Upadya.
Professor of Paediatrics Dr Kamalakshi Bhat was present on the occasion.
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