The division of neonatology has undergone vast developments in the past year from its inception 30 years back. It has state-of-the-art technology like high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide. It is backed up by an excellent obstetrics team.

All procedures related to the neonate like exchange transfusion (both central and peripheral), peritoneal dialysis, surfactant delivery, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, and intercostal tube drainage are carried out with precision. The unit offers a special lactation room where mothers can express their milk through the latest pumps available. We are proud to be able to have a dedicated lactation team of nurses who takes sessions on the advantages and techniques of breastfeeding and help mothers with the expression of breast milk and help them with breastfeeding difficulties.

Excellent neonatal transport facilities are available round the clock. The resident paediatric doctor on duty ensures the safety of all patients, the transport team comprising of a doctor / NICU nurse goes with the transport incubator fitted with ventilator and monitoring equipment. The unit is the first in the city to be accredited with an NNF fellowship in the neonatology program where fellows and nurses are trained in the art of neonatal sciences.

SRH paediatric Cardiac care offers state of the art management for patients across all age groups-newborns, infants, children, and grown-up patients with structural anomalies of the heart.

We offer the following range of services:

• Non-invasive services:
• Neonatal and Paediatric ECHO
  Cardiac CT scan
• Holter monitoring
• Ambulatory 24 hours BP monitoring

• Invasive procedures:
  Scarless surgery(keyhole procedures)
• ASD, VSD, PDA device closure
• Balloon valvuloplasty
• Coarctation stenting
• Diagnostic Angiograms
• All pediatric cardiac surgical procedures for congenital heart diseases from newborns to Adults are done on a regular basis with results comparable to International standards.
• Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is the first hospital in western Tamil Nadu to perform the Arterial Switch Operation for a six-day-old neonate. SRH Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery department have the distinction of treating the maximum number of International patients with Congenital heart diseases in the city of Coimbatore. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital in collaboration with Rotary Club of Coimbatore- Saicity’s ( Gift of Life Project) has performed over 9500 free heart surgeries and interventions.
• An echocardiogram is done free of cost for all deserving poor patients

In-house availability of advanced equipment like Neuro-navigation, CUSA, Operating microscope, Intraoperative Neuro-monitoring(IONM) coupled with the presence of a dedicated team of experienced neurosurgeons, anesthetists, radiologists, nursing and OT personnel help us provide exceptional round the clock and post-op care for the following paediatric neurosurgical conditions;

• Head injuries: ICP monitoring and surgery
• Tumors of the Brain and Spine: Surgeries with IONM
• Hydrocephalus: Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy and VP shunt
• Intracranial hemorrhage in newborn
• Craniosynostosis: Reconstruction of skull vault and endoscopic procedures
  Spinal dysraphism: open and occult dysraphism

In-house availability of advanced equipment like Neuro-navigation, CUSA, Operating microscope, Intraoperative Neuro-monitoring(IONM) coupled with the presence of a dedicated team of experienced neurosurgeons, anesthetists, radiologists, nursing and OT personnel help us provide exceptional round the clock and post-op care for the following paediatric neurosurgical conditions;

• Head injuries: ICP monitoring and surgery
• Tumors of the Brain and Spine: Surgeries with IONM
• Hydrocephalus: Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy and VP shunt
• Intracranial hemorrhage in newborn
• Craniosynostosis: Reconstruction of skull vault and endoscopic procedures
  Spinal dysraphism: open and occult dysraphism

Our Hematology/Oncology department offers quality services to detect, diagnose, treat, support and follow up children with cancer and blood disorders. We cater to the needs of patients with:

• Congenital bone marrow failure syndromes (Fanconi anemia, Aplastic anemia, etc)
• Leukemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia)
• Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and All Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
• Haemolytic anemia (Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, G6PD deficiency, etc)
• Bleeding diathesis (Platelet Dysfunction syndromes- Bernard Soulier, Glanzmann, etc)
• Blood Clotting disorders (Haemophilia – Clotting factor deficiency)
• Thrombosis related disorders
• Auto-Immune Haemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
• Low platelet count (Immune thrombocytopenia(TP))
• Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PID)
• Plasma cell disorders (Myeloma, Amyloidosis)

We offer advanced endoscopic and minimal access surgeries for newborns, infants and children. Our expertise includes complex neonatal surgeries, advanced laparoscopic surgeries, major thoracic and abdominal surgeries, acute emergencies, and major reconstructive paediatric urological procedures.

Our expertise and availability of high-end operation theatres, paediatric anesthesia team, and well-equipped NICU and PICU support ensure the best outcomes for the patient.

Our team of experienced gastroenterologists is well versed in managing complex paediatric gastrointestinal, liver and pancreato-biliary disorders. The department is well equipped with the latest endoscopic equipment for upper and lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and Paediatric ERCP for pancreato-biliary disorders.

We offer facilities for diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of congenital and acquired paediatric
orthopedic conditions;

• Limb and spine deformities (club foot, developmental dysplasia of hip, genu varum/genu valgum)
• Conditions like Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, avascular necrosis of the hip
• Bone and joint infections
• Bone tumors

We provide excellent multidisciplinary care for rheumatological conditions with all necessary laboratory facilities under one roof. All Childhood rheumatic conditions are effectively diagnosed and managed by an efficient and coordinated team. We frequently see and address cases of childhood arthritis, juvenile lupus erythematosus, Kawasaki disease, and various vasculitis syndromes.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research is the only cancer care centre in Tamil Nadu, South of Chennai to start as an integrated cancer institute with all the three modalities of Cancer care ie., Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology under one roof.

A Jewel on the crown of SRIOR is the Free Paediatric Cancer Ward where not only treatment but the food is also provided free of cost. Screening and awareness camps form an important aspect of our program.