Clinical Specialty · Silchar

Paediatrics Department

Comprehensive medical care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.

Consult Our Specialists 24/7 Helpline: +91 6901271223

24/7 Emergency Care

Continuous on-call response

Modern Technology

Advanced diagnostic tools

Expert Clinicians

Decades of medical expertise

Inpatient & ICU Support

Dedicated step-down beds

Clinical Overview

About Paediatrics at South City Hospital

The Department of Paediatrics at South City Hospital provides compassionate, family-centered medical care for infants, children, and young adolescents up to age 18. We understand that children are not just small adults—their developing physiology demands specialized medical insight and gentle clinical handling.

Our pediatricians provide routine developmental surveillance, childhood immunization schedules, nutritional advice, and comprehensive management for acute pediatric illnesses like respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, childhood asthma, and viral fevers.

The department is supported by trained pediatric nurses and high-dependency monitoring facilities, ensuring that critically unwell children receive attentive clinical supervision in a reassuring, kid-friendly environment.

Specialized Areas

Key Clinical Focus & Specializations

Newborn & Infant Healthcare

Routine neonate assessments, neonatal jaundice phototherapy, breastfeeding support, and weight tracking.

National & Optional Immunization

Complete vaccination schedules adhering to Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommendations.

Pediatric Respiratory Care

Diagnosis and nebulized therapies for childhood asthma, bronchiolitis, croup, and seasonal chest infections.

Growth & Nutritional Counseling

Monitoring developmental milestones, addressing failure to thrive, micronutrient deficiencies, and childhood allergies.

Treatments & Procedures

Procedures & Clinical Interventions

Routine Well-Child Developmental Checkups

Systematic head-to-toe examinations, growth percentiles tracking, and developmental milestone screening.

Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation

Rapid treatment for high febrile seizures, severe dehydration, respiratory distress, and anaphylaxis.

Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice

Safe LED phototherapy units with eye shield protection to reduce newborn bilirubin levels.

Nebulization and Inhalation Therapy

Gentle bronchodilator delivery for pediatric wheezing and acute bronchospasm.

Patient Guidance

When Should You Consult Our Specialists?

We recommend scheduling an evaluation or visiting our emergency department if you experience:

High persistent fever or febrile convulsions in an infant or toddler
Rapid breathing, grunting sounds, or chest retractions when breathing
Severe vomiting, persistent diarrhea, and signs of dehydration like sunken eyes or lethargy
Noticeable delays in speaking, walking, or reaching typical physical milestones

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Paediatrics

Are routine vaccines always in stock at the hospital?

Yes, our pediatric clinic maintains a cold-chain verified supply of all mandatory and optional IAP-recommended childhood vaccines.

What should I do if my child has a high fever and has a seizure?

Keep your child on their side, do not put anything in their mouth, loosen tight clothing, and bring them straight to our Emergency Department for immediate evaluation.