Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) status survey in and around Hyderabad, Telangana
Abstract
Introduction: Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is considered a global burden. To decrease the NMR is a challenge, there are specific programs of maternal and child health focusing on reduction of neonatal mortality launched in recent years in our country.
Aim: We conducted a study to evaluate the current status of neonatal intensive care units in the state of Telangana in terms of infrastructure, equipment, staffing, functioning and other facilities available.
Methods: The survey was conducted from March 2014 to February 2015. Thirty three units participated in the study of which four were government and twenty seven were private.
Results: Over last two decades there is humongous difference in the newborn facilities. Majority of the units had a wide range of equipments. Some units had the availability of support from the allied departments and sub-specialities. NNF accreditation criteria were not met in some of the units. Ventilation support was available in most of the units but was not found enough.
Conclusion: There is scope of better achievements in future to further decrease the Neonatal mortality.
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