Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 20: The Department of Pediatrics at GMC Anantnag was today equipped with state-of-the-art transcutaneous bilirubinometers (skin bilirubin meters) and an advanced audio-visual system.
The Principal of GMC, Prof. (Dr.) Rukhsana Najeeb, dedicated these new tools to the department during a brief ceremony attended by Deputy MS of MCH Hospital, Dr. Shahid Hussain.
HoD Pediatrics Dr. Showkat Hussain Tali demonstrated the new bilirubinometer, showcasing its functionality to the Principal and other staff members.
Present at the inauguration were Prof. Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, Dr. Malik Shakir Hussain, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Najar, Dr. Asif Aziz Wani, Dr. Andleeb Majeed, Dr. Nisar, Dr. Aijaz Hamid, as well as residents, medical officers, and nursing and ancillary staff.
“Neonatal jaundice affects nearly 60% of term and 80-100% of premature newborns in the early neonatal period, making serum bilirubin level determination one of the most common tests performed on newborns,” GMC said.
Transcutaneous bilirubinometry, it said, represents a significant advancement, allowing health professionals to measure bilirubin levels within seconds without the need for needle pricks.
The newly installed audio-visual system will greatly enhance the department’s ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, aligning with NMC norms and requirements.
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