Dr. Denna Ann Baby is a dedicated Pediatric Intensivist with extensive experience in the management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in Level III Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs). She holds a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Pediatrics and an IAP Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (IDPCCM) from Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut. With a strong foundation in pediatric critical care, Dr. Denna is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care while fostering effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Her professional interests include critical care management, medical education, and continuously improving clinical outcomes in high-acuity pediatric settings.

Qualification

• MBBS 
• DNB in Pediatrics
• Indian Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Expertise/Interest Area

• Pediatric Intensive Care & Trauma Management
• Mechanical Ventilation (including HFO) & CVVH
• Vascular Access – Central Venous & Arterial Lines (ultrasound-guided and landmark techniques)
• Renal Replacement Therapy – Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT
• Management of Sepsis, Multi-System Organ Failure & Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
• Critical Care Retrieval & Pediatric Transport (short and long-distance, on/off ventilator)
• Neonatal Intensive Care – stabilization and management of preterm, VLBW, and ELBW babies
• Simulation-Based Training & Workshops (BLS, PALS, Vascular Access, Ventilation)

Achievements

• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (IDPCCM), Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut (2023–2024)
• Trained in advanced procedures including intubation, central line placement, lumbar puncture, intrathecal drug administration, and intercostal drain placement
• Conducted multiple training programs and workshops for medical graduates and nurses in vascular access, ventilation, BLS, and PALS
• Authored thesis on Study of Coagulopathy in Newborns – An Observational Study
• Published research: Study of Coagulopathy in Newborns – An Observational Study, Pediatric Companion (May 2023)
• Prior experience as Specialist in Neonatology (15-bedded NICU) and Assistant Surgeon with Kerala Government Health Services.