Experts monitor baby's auditory, speech, language development: audiologists, therapists, pathologists observe.
Experts monitor baby's auditory, speech, language development: audiologists, therapists, pathologists observe.

Delivering top-notch healthcare services and by delivering empathetic treatment, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad has made a major breakthrough in the medical field by carrying out a cochlear implant surgery on a 5-month-old baby with congenital hearing loss. This surgery was performed in India for the first time at a very young age. The baby has had hearing issues since he was born. Dr. performed this cochlear implant.

A group of doctors, headed by Ravi Bhatia, Director of ENT & Cochlear Implants, completed the task. This situation emphasized the importance of timely identification and examination of children’s issues to enhance their quality of life through effective treatment.

4 to 6 out of every 1000 children born in India are born with hearing loss. Children are born with a diminished capacity to hear in this state. This deficiency may result from either abnormal development in the baby’s auditory system during pregnancy or inheriting a genetic disorder from their parents. Many babies do not have their hearing checked, so it is anticipated that there are more children with this disability than currently known.

The baby, who was 4.5 months old, was brought to the Centre of ENT and Cochlear Implant at Sarvodaya Hospital by his grandparents because they observed his lack of reaction to common sounds such as clapping or the whistle of a cooker. The baby’s father was born with a hearing impairment, causing worry for the family regarding the infant. Previously, the baby was checked at a nearby medical center, where it was discovered that he had extremely limited hearing in both ears.

After arriving at Sarvodaya Hospital, he received an extensive audiological assessment utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques such as tympanometry (to assess middle ear function), auto-acoustic emission (to evaluate inner ear cell function), auditory brainstem response (to test auditory nerve and pathway function), and contemporary imaging scans like CT and MRI, which verified his condition. The doctors’ team then opted to proceed with cochlear implant surgery. The infant, who is currently 10 months old, is living a healthy and typical lifestyle.

Dr. Ravi Bhatia, Director of ENT & Cochlear Implants at Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad, stated that over 300 cochlear implants have been conducted at the hospital, enhancing the hearing and quality of life for numerous patients. This particular situation showcases our dedication to conducting up-to-date cochlear implant surgery with caring attention, advanced technology, availability, reasonable cost, patient well-being, and excellence. Cochlear implants are suitable for individuals of all ages, though hearing loss typically starts in early childhood.

Sarvodaya Health Care Group includes Sarvodaya Hospital & Research Centre in Sector-8, Sarvodaya Hospital in Sector-19, Sarvodaya Hospital in Greater Noida West, as well as 3 additional clinics, 3 Dialysis Centres, 1 Imaging Centre, and 1 Nursing College. The group possesses a hospital that includes 800 beds, 170 ICU beds, 19 Operating Theatres, a 4D PET CT Scanner, a cutting-edge 6D Couch Linac Radiotherapy machine, top-notch Bone Marrow Transplant facilities, a Kidney Transplant Unit, advanced Haemodialysis services, and superior Fibroscan and Cath Lab machines.

The team offers specialized services in cardiology, cardio-thoracic and vascular surgery, cancer care, neurology, orthopedics and joint replacement, urology, nephrology, minimally invasive surgery, gastroenterology and GI surgery. Sarvodaya Health Care Group’s goal is for patients to not just be healed but also to receive top-notch care for full recovery. Sarva Santu Nirmaya is the mantra that has made Sarvodaya Health Care Group the top pick for patients. We focus on not only curing the patients but also ensuring their overall health.