Peadiatrics
Department of Paediatrics
At Thangam Cancer Center, our Paediatrics Department is a center of excellence delivering complete, compassionate care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. With a dedicated team of paediatric specialists and child-focused nursing staff, we offer care that’s both expert-driven and emotionally supportive—tailored to each stage of childhood.
The department is equipped with a Level II NICU and 24/7 paediatric critical care services, ensuring advanced support for premature babies and critically ill children. From routine check-ups to complex emergencies, we provide seamless, family-centered care that prioritizes safety, development, and long-term wellness.
Key Features
- Level II NICU: For preterm babies , low birth weight infants, and those needing short-term mechanical ventilation or intravenous nutrition.
- 24 x 7 Paediatric Critical Care: Immediate care for acute pediatric emergencies, respiratory distress, seizures, and dehydration.
- Inpatient Paediatric Facility: Child-friendly wards with provision for parental accommodation.
- Outpatient Services: Daily consultations, wellbeing clinic and developmental screening.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Access to paediatric surgery and paediatric urology.
- Daycare services
- Immunization clinic
Common Conditions Treated
Neonatal Care
- Prematurity and low birth weight
- Neonatal jaundice
- Birth asphyxia
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Neonatal sepsis and infections
Common Conditions Treated
Infants and Children
- Acute febrile illnesses (viral, bacterial)
- Respiratory illnesses (asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia)
- Gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, constipation, GERD)
- Nutritional deficiencies (anemia, rickets)
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and allergic conditions
- Pediatric neurological issues (febrile seizures, epilepsy)
- Endocrine issues (diabetes, thyroid disorders)
Treatments Offered
- Oxygen therapy , CPAP and HFNC
- Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
- Intravenous fluids and antibiotics
- Nebulization and bronchodilator therapy
- Anticonvulsant and antipyretic management
- Nutritional rehabilitation and dietary support
- Immunization as per national schedule
- Developmental assessment and early intervention
- Growth monitoring and adolescent counseling
Diagnostic Services
- Complete blood count, CRP, cultures
- Liver and renal function tests
- Blood gases and electrolytes
- Radiography (X-ray chest/abdomen/skull)
- Ultrasonography for cranial, abdominal, and renal evaluation
- Echocardiography and ECG (pediatric cardiology support)
- Neuroimaging (as indicated)
- Pulse oximetry and capnography
- Newborn screening and hearing tests
- Developmental screening tools (Denver II, TDSC, etc.)
Emergency & Support Services
- 24 x 7 Pediatric Emergency Services
- Ambulance with transport capability
- Resuscitation trained staff (NRP, PALS certified)
- Pediatric pharmacy with essential drugs
- Parental counseling and psychological support
