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Two more LDRP units at Bangalore...

MRI added Mallya Hospital Bangalore and Vydheghi Hosptial Bangalore into their list of users of LDRP. These LDRP units will be commissioned by end of August. MRI has earlier installed, LDRP units at Manipal Hospital and Imperial Hospital.

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First Alice 5 Sleep Lab System in India…

Medical Resources signed the contract with PSG Hospital, Coimbatore during the first week of May 2005 to set up a sleep lab at PSG. Setting aside the cost criterion, PSG decided to go in for the newest introduction into the market by Respironics, the Alice 5. Alice 5 was introduced world wide in Jan 2005 and PSG Hospital is the first one to have in India. Alice 5 offers 55 channels of PSG data including 5 channels of ECG, PTT etc and Internet capability for real time web viewing, built on a highly flexible platform to accommodate take future expansions with ease… visit www.repironics.com for more details.

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Imperial Hospital ties-up with MRI for setting up Birthing Center

Imperial Medical Centre and Specialty Hospital, Bangalore has engaged Medical Resources India to set up their first Birthing Suite (LDRP) at their new hospital in Bangalore. MRI will design and equip this LDRP at Imperial Hospital with their in house expertise. LDRP is a Single Room Maternity Suite promoting the concept of natural child birth & family centered care. This innovative concept is fast becoming a key service in prominent hospitals.

IMCSH is super specialty hospital that is to be commissioned in the third quarter 2004 at Bangalore.

For further information write to mri@mripl.com

MRI Announces Perinatology Programs & Child Birth Classes

To further enhance market awareness and create need based natural child birth centers at health care facilities, Medical Resources India, specialising in LDRP Birthing Suites is teaming up with major hospitals in South India to launch MRI's unique 'Perinatology Programs'.

These perinatology programs and child birth classes will cover the topics of natural child birth, breast feeding, labour, delivery, recovery, post partum care, maternal health care and parenting.

MRI will involve professionals in the field to educate parents on child birth based on Lamaz, Yoga etc., This will over a period of time bring out the huge benefits of natural child birth and family centered maternal care. These programs are community based and educative in nature.

The child birth classes will be conducted by the OB department along with the Public Relations & Marketing departments of the associate hospitals.

MRI will provide the hospitals complete assistance to conduct these programs. The child birth classes are designed to be a frequent activity. depending on the need and feasibility each member hospital will conduct at least one such event in a month.

For further information write to mri@mripl.com

Manipal Hospital offers novel birthing experience

** Cine stars Vishnuvardhan and Bhanupriya inaugurate ultra modern birthing suite that combines labour, delivery, recovery and postpartum in a single, spacious, tastefully appointed unit with home-like environment

Bangalore, September 8, 2003

The birth of a baby is a moment of great strength and joy for any mother. Imagine if expectant mothers could choose how their newborn will enter the world, what setting they want during labor and delivery and who will be present to support her and to celebrate the birth! A birthing environment that lets the mother birth her baby in her own way, in her own time, and in a gentle ambience!! This is now possible at Manipal hospital.

Mr. R. Basil, CEO Manipal Hospital, Dr. Jaya Bhat, Dr. Shobha Rani, Film Star Vishnuvardhan, Actress Bhanupriya and Dr. Shobha Venkat at the inaugration of the ultra modern birthing suite at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore.

A nurse explains the working of the ultra modern labour bed in the new birthing suite acquired by Manipal Hospital to cine stars Vishnuvardhan and Bhanupriya

Cine stars Vishnuvardhan and Bhanupiya today inaugurated an ultra-modern birthing suite at Manipal Hospital that combines labour, delivery, recovery and postpartum in a single, spacious, tastefully appointed room with home-like environment. The new birthing suite offers expectant mothers a "family-centered" experience with every need of mother, baby and their family anticipated and catered to in single room.

In the birthing suite, immediately after the excitement of birth, the parents can hold, relax and enjoy the newborn as long as they wish. Cameras and video recorders are allowed to capture the birthing experience for posterity. Mothers are encouraged to get to know their babies by rooming in, feeding, bathing and caring for their infants.

While the suite is extremely comfortable and inviting, within minutes it can transform into state-of-the-art delivery rooms. Stat-of-the-art equipment needed for delivery emerges from cabinets, drawers and even the walls! This reassures expectant mothers that essential and high-tech medical equipment and healthcare specialists are instantly accessible.

Mr. R Basil, CEO, Manipal Hospital said, "At Manipal Hospital, we want the mothers to have the most rewarding and fulfilling birthing experience and the best possible start for a newborn. The birthing suite is not just another offer for the expectant mother, we've considered the needs of the whole family. By introducing birthing suite, Manipal Hospital pays tribute to today’s woman of substance and reinforces its commitment to the next generation of Bangaloreans. "

Ms. Jaya Bhat, Head OBG, Manipal Hospital added, "Today’s women want to be in charge of every element of their environment and prefer home-births, but it demands commitment, cooperation, and trust of all who are involved with the delivery. Over the years, Manipal Hospital has been recognized to provide a similar environment that promotes continuous bonding and interaction between expectant mothers, newborns, and their family. The birthing suite combines home-like environment with our individualized care for the mothers and their babies."

For Labour, the suite provides ultra-modern birthing bed that is adjustable for various stages of labour, delivery and recovery. Foot supports are provided to support mother’s legs and position changes are encouraged during labour. After Delivery, mother need not move to another room and her blood pressure is taken; a bath/shower and peri-care are given in the suite itself. A light diet and fluids are offered during Recovery. Special attention is provided to keep the baby warm and dry. Postpartum Instructions include a baby bath demonstration and breast feeding instructions by the nurse.

For babies that need additional observation provision is made for a designated area within the birthing unit. For babies who are born too soon, or with complex needs, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the largest of its kind in Asia with 35 incubators and a designated Level III nursery, provides state-of-the-art specialized care by team of skillful paeditricians and caring presence of highly trained nurses.

Monitoring the baby's condition close to the time of birth is very critical. Our Fetal Medicine department, the only full-service department of its kind in India, is available next door on the same floor. This means the expectant can be comfortable in her room, while specialists in fetal medicine evaluate the baby's progress.

The service is available at Rs.55,000/- for a normal delivery stay of four days.