Dr. PRABHA SUDALAIMANI , MBBS, DNB Special Trainee, MSc CCD  is the Associate Consultant Neonatologist of Department of Neonatology. Her username is DR PRABHA SUDALAIMANI, with nickname PRABHA & displayed publicly as PRABHA. Her primary email is [email protected], with an additional contact point at [email protected]. She also holds other responsibilities such as Handling MSc CHILD DEVELOPMENT, MSC.CCD. She was appointed as Internal Examiner for MSc Applied child Development students from 2019 until now. She has conducted Internal Audit on Delayed cord clamping and immediate Skin to skin contact of all Term and Preterm Neonates born by normal vaginal delivery in SRH.. Her contact Extension number is Ext. 7025. 

Dr. PRABHA SUDALAIMANI has a comprehensive role in supporting the care and development of babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). 

Developmentally Supportive Care in NICU: Her primary role involves providing care that supports the developmental needs of babies in the NICU. This includes ensuring they receive appropriate medical care while also promoting their neurological and developmental well-being.

Assessment of High-Risk Babies: She is also involved in assessing babies who are at high risk due to various medical or developmental challenges. This likely involves using specific assessment tools to monitor their progress and identify areas needing intervention.

Follow-Up Care: After NICU discharge, she participates in follow-up care for babies to monitor their development and health progress. This is crucial for ensuring that any developmental delays or health issues are addressed early.

Multidisciplinary Team Involvement: She collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.) to coordinate early intervention programs for babies in the NICU. This teamwork ensures holistic care and comprehensive support.

Research Activities: Her role includes engaging in research activities focused on high-risk babies. This could involve clinical research, outcomes studies, or investigating new interventions aimed at improving outcomes for NICU infants.

Academic Activities: She is involved in educational activities aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine, nursing, and other multidisciplinary fields. This includes teaching, mentoring, and possibly supervising research projects related to neonatal care.

Overall, her role as an associate consultant in NICU care is multifaceted, encompassing clinical care, research, and education. Her efforts contribute significantly to improving outcomes for high-risk babies and educating future healthcare professionals in this specialized field.

Project: Targeted Oxygenation in the Respiratory care of Premature Infants at Delivery: Effects on Outcome (TORPIDO 30/60). Project Description: The TORPIDO 30/60 Study is a multicentric trial aiming to enroll 1470 premature infants up to 28+6 weeks gestation across multiple continents including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle-East, Europe, North America, and Latin America. The primary hypothesis of the study is that adjusting initial respiratory care in the delivery room can improve survival without major brain injury. Specifically, it compares two approaches: Initial FiO2 0.6 versus Initial FiO2 0.3. The study then targets oxygen saturation (SpO2) within NRP guidelines at 5 and 10 minutes post-birth and continues this approach until admission to the NICU.

She has received grants from government bodies to conduct research regarding preterm nutrition by analysing breast milk and adjusting nutritional needs for the preterm babies.

Project Name: An Observer-Blind, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study in Infants and Toddlers to Assess the Immunogenicity and Safety of SIIPL Hexavalent (DTwP-HepB-Hib) Vaccine Containing Reduced Dose IPV in Comparison with SIIPL HEXASIIL from January 2024.

Awards & Recognitions: She has received Outstanding Postgraduate DNB Trainee award from, Royapettah Hospital, KMC in 2001. She was awarded for exceptional performance during postgraduate training at Royapettah Hospital, KMC. She has presented a paper and received a Gold medal for research on the topic of "Lost to Follow-up of High-Risk Neonates in a Tertiary Care Center."

Guidance of PhD Student in Speech Department: She has provided mentorship to a PhD student in the Speech Department, focusing on a protocol related to Oral Pathology.

Memberships:

NNF Life Associate Membership (TN/LA-0091) She is a member of the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) with Life Associate status, registered under TN/LA-0091.

IAP - Developmental Pediatrics 048; She is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) in the Developmental Pediatrics category, with registration number 048.

Student Guidance: She provides guidance to undergraduate, postgraduate, multidisciplinary UG/PG students, and PhD students interested in neonatology-related topics.

Consultation days:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Consultation Time:

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For Appointment, Call:

044-45928581 EXT: 432