Dr. Palanirajan P.
Sr. Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Dept. of Paediatrics - KM NU Hospitals, Ambur
Dr. Palanirajan P.
MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics)
Sr. Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Dept. of Paediatrics - KM NU Hospitals, Ambur
Biography / Professional Profile
Overview
Doctor believes that the team work, state-of-the-art Technology and dedicated staff at KMNU is the key to quality medical care. Compassionate, committed and empathetic. Aims to achieve patient satisfaction ethically without compromising on safety.
Qualification Details
- MBBS: Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital, Coimbatore (2000-2006)
- DCH (Diploma in Child Health): Madras Medical College, Chennai (2007-2009)
- DNB (Paediatrics): Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai (2014-2016)
Publications and Presentations
- Poster Presentation titled ‘Reflex seizures’ at Madurai Pedicon in August 2014.
- Published a paper titled ‘Reflex seizures’ in International journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 3 (11), in Nov.2014.
- Published a paper titled ‘Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome’ in International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 4 (2), in Feb.2015.
- Published a paper titled ‘Herpes associated erythema multiforme – a clinical dilemma’ in International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.8 (9), in Sep. 2019.
Online Course
- Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) from Boston University school of Medicine
Work Experience
- Worked as a Junior Resident in Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital & Research Institute from March 2012 to 2013.
- Worked as Senior Resident from March 2013 to February 2014.
- Worked as Junior Consultant in NICU at Motherhood Hospital, Chennai from 15th June 2016 to 21st November 2018.
- Worked as Junior Consultant in Pediatrics and Neonatology at GLOBAL Hospitals, Chennai.
Skills and Competencies
- Rapid cardiopulmonary assessment.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Neonatal Resuscitation.
- Endotracheal intubation technique and Rapid Sequence Intubation.
- Vascular access techniques including Peripheral venous access, Central venous access, Intraosseous access and Arterial Catheterization.
- Lumbar Puncture technique.
- Peritoneal dialysis technique.
- Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Umbilical vein catheterization and Exchange transfusion.
- Diagnosis and management of common pediatric conditions.
- Intensive Pediatric & Neonatal care.
Certified Courses and Workshops
- Completed Provider Course in Pediatric Life Support, August 2008.
- Underwent training on STI/RTI control programme, held on Oct.2010.
- Completed a ten-day course on Intensive medical care and poison management at MMC, Chennai in Feb.2011.
- Completed Basic life support training conducted on Feb.12, 2011 at MMC, Chennai.
Conferences and CMEs
- Attended the IAP-IJPP CME held in June 2008.
- Attended the Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Tamil Nadu State Chapter, Madurai, August 2008.
- Attended the national conference on pediatric radiology held at Chettinad Health City, Chennai in September 2008.
- Attended the Madurai Pedicon in August 2014.
Specialization
Paediatric/ Neonatology