Triplets saved by the dedicated efforts of Special New Born Care Unit of GMCH Rajouri.

GNS ONLINE RAJOURI 

RAJOURI MAY 13:–The precious lives of triplets saved by the staff of Special New Born Care Unit (SNCU) under the supervision of Head Department of pediatrics Dr Javid Iqbal with continuous monitoring with regard to treatment and management by Dr Abrar Choudhary SR Pediatrics, Dr Liaqat Lodhi SR Pediatrics, Medical Officers, Junior Residents and Nursing staff of Special New Born Care Unit (SNCU).

The triplets were born on 29th April in the Labour Room of GMCH and were shifted to SNCU with very low birth weight (VLBW) and very preterm between 32-34 wks. On further evaluation and investigation final diagnosis of New Born Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NBRDS) or Hayline Membrane Disease was made for all three Triplets. Two of the Triplets developed jaundice on the very next day of admission.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (HMD) is caused by a kack of SURFACTANT in the lungs. The lungs of the foetus start making surfactant after 26 weeks of gestation. Surfactant is a foamy substance that keeps the lungs fully expanded so that newborns can breathe in air once they are born.
The main stay of Management of these Triplets comprises of Monitoring Oxygenation and Ventilation, Assisted Ventilation of the Neonates, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Exogenous Surfactant Therapy and supportive care, including Thermoregulation,Nutritional support, Fluid and Electrolyte Management, Antibiotic Therapy.
The triplets are now on full feeding and are off the Oxygen.