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Baby of Sudharani

Baby of Sudharani is 30 weeks preterm baby with birth weight 1100 gms. In view of prematurity, baby was on CPAP support for 5 days and HFNC for 2 days, artificial nutrition since birth. On day 7, baby had infection. Currently the baby is on high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inotropes with artificial nutrition, antibiotics.

Baby Hanvika

Baby Hanvika is admitted with alleged history of accidental burns due to dress catching fire from oil lamp at home. At admission, child had Periorbital puffiness. Plastic surgeon opinion was sought and cuticle dressing was done. Currently child is on nasal prongs oxygen 2lit/min, with ongoing hypernatremia correction, IV antibiotics. Regular dressing and planned for escharectomy after condition is stabilised. Child needs PICU stay for another 2-3 weeks.

Master Shaik Ommer

Master Shaik Ommer, is admitted with chief complaints of fever associated with cough and cold, shortness of breath, poor oral intake. Child is diagnosed as Acute febrile encephalopathy, suspected viral encephalitis. Child had episodes of inconsolable crying with persistent gaze forward on side. Child requires further 1-2 weeks of PICU stay.