NEO PAED 2016, a Regional level Continued Medical Education programme for practising Neonatologists and Paediatrician was held at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital on 3rd July 2016.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Nalla G Palaniswami, Chairman, KMCH and Guest of Honour, Dr.Kumutha, NNF President of Tamilnadu chapter who was the chief guest, Dr.Thavamani D Palaniswami, Vice Chairman, KMCH and Dr.Mohan Gounder, Joint Managing Director, KMCH.
The purpose of the meet focussed on recognition and appropriate treatment management in newborn and premature babies. The highlight of the discussions was, feeding issues in premature babies, optimising the nutrition for premature babies, baby friendly ways of management of sick babies with breathing difficulties, developmental care of extremely premature babies and common gene and metabolism related issues.
Many renowned speakers from all over South India like, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Trivandrum participated in this Regional Level programme which was attended by more than 180 delegates, consisting of Neonatologist, Paediatrician and Neonatal nurses from all over South India.
Dr AR Srinivas, Neonatologist, KMCH & NNF President of Coimbatore Neonatal Association and Dr.Selvaraj, Neonatologist, Ganga Hospital & NNF secretary of Coimbatore Neonatal association were the event coordinators.