Dr. Pratyush Dwivedi Specialist Neonatology
Years of Experience : 7
Nationality : India
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya
Education & Training: MBBS, MD(Pediatrics), DM(Neonatology), DrNB(Neonatology)
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Dr. Pratyush Dwivedi is a Specialist Neonatologist with over 7 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care, managing extremely premature, very low birth weight (VLBW), and critically ill newborns in high-acuity NICU settings. He has expertise in advanced neonatal ventilation, neonatal stabilization, bedside procedures, and evidence-based management of complex neonatal conditions. He is trained in advanced neonatal resuscitation and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), including functional echocardiography, cranial neurosonography, and lung ultrasound. His clinical interests include respiratory support strategies in preterm infants, neonatal hemodynamic monitoring, neuroprotective care, and quality improvement in NICU practice. Dr. Dwivedi is committed to compassionate family-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous academic development to improve outcomes for high-risk neonates.
Awards & Achievements
- NNF/IAP Certified Advance NRP(Neonatal resuscitation program) trainer 2025
- POCUS(point of care ultrasound) Certificate by National neonatology forum 2022
Research & Publications
- Mekle D, Dwivedi P, Dixit J. A comparative study to evaluate the risk factors for patients admitted with community acquired pneumonia in pediatrics department of People’s Hospital, Bhopal, India. Pediatric Review Int J Pediatr Res. 2021. DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2021.i01.04
- A Comparative Study of Outcomes of Ram Cannula vs Nasal Mask as CPAP Interface in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial (In Progress)
Expertise
- Advanced Neonatal Procedures: Endotracheal Intubation, UVC/UAC insertion, PICC line placement, Lumbar Puncture, Surfactant Therapy, LISA, Double Volume Exchange Transfusion (DVET), Intercostal Chest Drain (ICD) insertion, and Peritoneal Drain placement
- Management of Preterm, VLBW, and High-Risk Neonates including Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Neonatal Sepsis, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), neonatal jaundice, apnea of prematurity, and feeding intolerance
- Neonatal Ventilation Expertise: CPAP, HFNC, Conventional Ventilation (SIMV/VTV), High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), and ventilator weaning strategies
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill newborns in delivery room and NICU settings (NRP-trained)
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Functional Echocardiography, Cranial Neurosonography (NSG), and Lung Ultrasound for rapid bedside assessment and clinical decision-making
- Hemodynamic monitoring and fluid-electrolyte management in critically ill neonates
- Nutritional management of preterm infants including TPN and enteral feeding advancement
- Infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based NICU practices
- Developmental care and neuroprotective strategies for premature infants
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination with pediatric subspecialties, nursing teams, respiratory therapists, and allied healthcare professionals
- Family Counseling and parental support regarding critical illness, prematurity, long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, and discharge planning
- Commitment to evidence-based neonatal care, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives in NICU setting.
Membership
- IAP(Indian academy of pediatrics) India
- NNF(National Neonatology forum) India
Blogs
The Gift of Maternal Embrace: Kangaroo Care and its effect on physiological parameters in low...
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