Rotary Club of Pune Kothrud Back
Advanced Monitoring Technology Introduced in NICU at Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital!

At outset, let me inform you that, this project concept started off while discussing various Medical Projects of Neonatal Equipment for NICU with Dr.Nitin Chauthai
Of PALAV & PIONEER Groups.
 
 In a significant step towards advancing neonatal care, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) has introduced the 7100 Regional Oxi meter (NIRS), a cutting-edge system that offers real-time insights into oxygen delivery to vital organs in new-borns, particularly premature and critically ill babies.

The device has been donated through a collaborative initiative by the Rotary Club of Pune Kothrud and Elkay Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., further strengthening the hospital’s neonatal care services.

President Gaytri Ladkat, CSR Committee Chairman Girish Khirsagar, and Honorary Secretary Umesh Kulkarni and other members from Rotary Club of Pune Kothurd were present. Dr Ravi Kulkarni and Mrs Alka Kulkarni, Directors of ELKAY Chemicals Private Ltd. were present.

Medical Director Dr Dhananjay Kelkar, Paediatrician Dr Rajan Joshi, Neonatologist Dr Shilpa Kalane, Dr Aarti Rajhans, and doctors and staff from DMH were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Shilpa Kalane, Neonatologist at DMH emphasised that the technology bridges a critical gap in conventional monitoring. “While existing systems measure oxygen levels in the blood, they do not reveal how much oxygen actually reaches the brain and other organs. This device gives us a direct window into tissue oxygenation (rSO2),” she explained.

Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), the system continuously monitors oxygen saturation in the brain, kidneys, and gut—organs that are particularly vulnerable in fragile newborns. This enables clinicians to detect early signs of inadequate oxygen delivery, even when routine parameters appear normal.

The introduction of this technology marks a shift from reactive to proactive care said Dr Kalane. Continuous monitoring allows doctors to tailor treatments, minimise unnecessary interventions, and respond swiftly to subtle physiological changes. This is especially critical newsborns, where even brief drops in oxygen supply can have lasting developmental consequences.

With this addition, the NICU reinforces its commitment to precision-based, evidence-driven care—offering vulnerable newborns a stronger chance at healthy development and long-term well-being.
 
COMPILLED BY 
RTN.PP GIRISH KSHIRSAGAR
RC PUNE KOTHRUD (DIST. 3131)