Dr. Narendra Babu
Consultant – Neonatology & Paediatric Critical Care
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About Dr. Narendra Babu
Dr. Narendra Babu is a distinguished neonatologist with 18 years of expertise in the management of critically ill newborns. He leads our Level-3 NICU and is widely respected for his evidence-based approach to neonatal sepsis, extreme prematurity, and complex newborn emergencies. A passionate medical educator, he conducts regular training programmes in neonatal resuscitation and sepsis management for paediatric teams across Andhra Pradesh.
Education & Training
2001
MBBS
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
2005
MD – Paediatrics
JIPMER, Puducherry
2008
Fellowship – Neonatology & Perinatal Medicine
AIIMS, New Delhi
2010
International Fellowship – Neonatal Intensive Care
King's College Hospital, London
Clinical Education Videos
Evidence-based clinical lectures by Dr. Narendra Babu
Diagnosing and Managing Neonatal Sepsis
A comprehensive clinical lecture by Dr. Narendra Babu covering the early recognition, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management of neonatal sepsis — one of the leading causes of newborn mortality in India. This lecture covers sepsis screening protocols, antibiotic stewardship, and the NICU management bundle used at AWC.
This video is for medical education purposes. For patient-specific advice, please book a consultation with Dr. Narendra Babu.
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Health Tools
Interactive tools by Dr. Babu
Neonatal Sepsis Risk Scorer
Assess early-onset sepsis risk for newborns using clinical parameters
Not a substitute for medical advice. Consult Dr. Narendra Babu for a diagnosis.
Gestational Age & Weight Tracker
Plot your baby's growth against standard neonatal growth curves
Not a substitute for medical advice. Consult Dr. Narendra Babu for a diagnosis.
Patient Q&A
Common questions in Neonatology & Paediatrics
What are the warning signs of neonatal sepsis?
Key warning signs include temperature instability (fever or low temp), poor feeding, lethargy, respiratory distress, mottled skin, and bulging fontanelle. Sepsis in newborns can deteriorate rapidly — early recognition and IV antibiotics are critical within the first hour.
How do you manage a premature baby at 28 weeks?
A 28-weeker needs surfactant therapy for lung maturity, respiratory support (often CPAP or ventilation), temperature regulation in an incubator, IV nutrition (TPN), and close monitoring for sepsis, IVH and ROP. Survival rates at 28 weeks exceed 90% in our Level-3 NICU.
When is it safe to take a NICU baby home?
Discharge readiness is based on: maintaining body temperature in open crib, breathing without support, full oral feeding, and adequate weight gain. Parents also receive NICU care training before discharge to ensure confidence at home.
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