About
Dr. Shantanu Shubham is a distinguished Neonatologist and Pediatrician based in Dehradun. He is one of the very few doctors in the region with a DM in Neonatology, specializing in the counseling of high- risk pregnancies and the management of premature babies. Dr. Shubham is also skilled in handling general pediatric issues, making him a versatile practitioner in child healthcare. He has played a pivotal role in initiating a Postdoctoral fellowship program at the Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, serving as the course coordinator. Additionally, he coordinates an International CME Neonatal tele-training program in Uttarakhand (NETTSU). Dr. Shubham is also recognized for his multiple research publications in various national and international journals, contributing significantly to the field of Neonatology and Pediatrics.
Medical Registration
Uttarakhand Medical council -11922
Education
- Post Doctoral Certificate Course in Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasound
- Trainer of Basic and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (IAP, NNF)
- DM Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh
- MD Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MBBS, B J Medical College, Pune
Experience
- Senior Consultant and Incharge Neonatology, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
- DM Neonatology Resident, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
- Post Graduate, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Area Of Interest
- Normal newborn care and counselling
- Care of Premature and Extremely Premature babies
- Neonatal Nutrition
- Neonatal Ventilation: Invasive and Non-Invasive
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasonography
- High risk Neonatal Follow up
- Pediatric Respiratory and Neurological problems
- Child Growth, Development and Vaccination
Membership
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- National Neonatology Forum (NNF)
Awards
- Received ICMR grant for DM thesis
- Co-Editor of 3 books and authored more than 30 book chapters
- Multiple Intellectual Property Rights/ IPR’S
Research And Publication
- Poster presentation on “Critical Illness Polyneuropathy in Mechanically Ventilated Children” at 9th Congress of The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS-2018) held from 9th June to 13th June 2018 in Singapore.
- Polyneuropathy in Critically ill Mechanically Ventilated Children: Experience from a tertiary care hospital in North India: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Sept 2019.
- Wickerhamomyces anomalus: A Rare Fungal Sepsis in Neonates: Indian Journal of Pediatrics, April 2021
- Agitated saline contrast to delineate central venous catheter position in neonates: Journal of Perinatology, July 2020
- Developmentally Supportive Positioning Policy for preterm low birth weight infants in a tertiary care neonatal unit, a Quality Improvement study: Indian Pediatrics, September 2020.
- Strategies for neonatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a lower middle-income country perspective: ICJP, Feb 2021
- Reduction of Prescription Errors in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Initiative: Indian Journal of Pediatrics, August 2020.
- Oral Care with Mother’s Own Milk in Sick and Preterm Neonates: A Quality Improvement Initiative: Indian Journal of Pediatrics, June 2020.
- Delivery room respiratory stabilization of Preterm Neonates: A randomized controlled trial, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, April 2022.
- Improving initial steps of Neonatal Resuscitation: A Quality Improvement study, Journal of Neonatology, January 2023
- Improving Delivery of Positive Pressure Ventilation During Neonatal Resuscitation: A Quality Improvement Study. Journal of Neonatology, May 2023
- Pain Assessment and Management Practices via Education & Reinforcement (PAMPER): A Quality Improvement Initiative. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, October 2023.
- Complex Cesarean Myomectomy: A Case Report Describing the Removal of 15 Fibroids During Delivery. Cureus 17(2): e78637. doi:10.7759/cureus.78637
- Received ICMR grant for DM thesis
- Co-Editor of 3 books and authored more than 30 book chapters
- Multiple Intellectual Property Rights/ IPR’S
Top Treatments Provided by Dr. Shantanu Shubham
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for Premature Babies
- Respiratory Support (CPAP & Mechanical Ventilation), including newer modes of mechanical ventilation and HFO.
- Therapeutic Hypothermia (when indicated)
- Cerebral function monitoring
- Point of care Ultrasound (Brain, Lung, Heart and other hemodynamic parameters)
- Neonatal Surgeries for Congenital Anomalies
- Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice
- Infection Control & Sepsis Management
- Neonatal Vaccination & Immunization Services
- Metabolic & Genetic Disorder Screening
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