The physiological and psychological differences between paediatric and adult patients make a huge impact on the treatment procedures that need to be performed. This will need your paediatric surgeon to have special skills. Take a quick look at the requirements.
- The surgeon should have completed four years of medical school
- Should have undergone two years of special residency training in paediatric surgery
- Should have been practicing general surgery for five or more years
Performing a paediatric surgery always comes with a number of factors involved, which we, at Sai Siva Hospitals take close consideration of. The main factors are based on the improvement of the child’s condition. Your doctor must be able to gauge if the problem or illness can be resolved without a surgery.
In cases where surgery is the only option, the paediatric surgeon must be cautious about the possible implications of the diseases and the surgery with specialised attention and monitoring. Our paediatric surgeons are proficient in this aspect and make sure of having no complications.
SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS NEONATES REQUIRE FOR HEALTHY GROWTH
- Calcium – Calcium is the nutrient that helps in strengthening bones and teeth.
- Folate – Folate is the nutrient that helps in cell division.
- Fats – Fats aid in providing healthy skin, hair, energy. They also protect the baby from infections, which is quite an interesting fact.
- Iron – Iron in the body is responsible for building blood cells, and the development of the brain.
- Proteins & carbohydrates – Help in fueling the child’s growth and provide energy.
- Zinc – Zinc helps in the growth and repair of cells in the body.
- Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K – There are a number of health aspects associate with all these vitamins. Health of your eyesight, bones, hair, skin, etc., are all supported by all these vitamins.
ROLE OF YOUR PAEDIATRICIAN IN RECOMMENDING NUTRITION FOR KIDS
Your paediatrician is the best person to help you understand what your child’s requirements are. They monitor your child’s growth pattern and health, which will give them an idea of what your child needs, how well their growth is progressing and if there is something that you need to add to their diet to accelerate their growth and development.
Your paediatrician must also check if your child could have any allergies that certain foods can cause. Here’s a list of a few potential allergens.
