Dattatray Kulkarni

I have done my pediatric training of DCH (MUHS nashik university)at seth GS medical college & kem hospital Mumbai thereafter done Bonded service as SMO NICU at 2 government medical college followed by DNB pediatric from JLNRH raipur bhilai central government teaching institute. I have worked as faculty in medical colleges but interest led me to DNB neonatology from Fernandez hospital hyderabad one of renowned teaching mother child hospital from Hyderabad from 2017-2020.I was fortunate that I have done neonatal medicine in 5 units � all of them are regional, tertiary, level 3 units. I have managed extremely premature neonates from 26 weeks onwards weighing about 600 gms. I am competent in all aspects of care of extremely premature neonates like resuscitation, various organ support measures and management of complications. I have experience of different respiratory support methods like use of Surfactant, nasal CPAP, and different modes of invasive mechanical ventilation.I am trained in neonatal Echocardiography and have done my Research Thesis on same topic.I have diagnosed many congenital heart diseases on my own using ECHO Machine. I am confident in providing cardiovascular support in the form of ionotropes, pressors, inodilators and prostaglandin for congenital duct-dependent lesions. I have managed babies with complex fluid and electrolyte issues in the setting of both renal competence and renal failure. I have been actively involved with ethically challenging situations like withdrawal of treatment or limitation of care on many occasions. I have received the training to manage such situations with sensitivity, empathy as well as clarity. I believe in team work and think I have the qualities to work efficiently as any member of a team that would be effective, goal-oriented as well as sensitive and supportive. I believe in safe practice and keep myself as safe as possible to my patients. Being safe to patient is better than doing some heroics and ending up in harming the patient