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• Utility of “SNAP Score” as illness severity index in NICU, 1998- 1999.
• Study of the bacteriological profile of maternal vaginal colonization and correlation with neonatal outcome, 1998 – 1999.
• Clinicopathological correlation prematurity & infection, 1998-1999.
• Effect of tactile kinesthetic stimulation on preterm neonates, 1998-1999.
• Ct. Scan imaging in Birth Asphyxia, 1998-1999.
• Control of Klebsiella epidemic in the NICU, 1998-1999.
• Study of the knowledge with attitudes of nurses in NICU regarding pain relief in neonates. 1998.
• An exploratory study to find out the factors influencing mother newborn bonding 1998.
• Comparative study of the immunological components of milk in well nourished v/s malnourished mothers, 1997.
• Study at Biochemical composition and trace element in Breast Milk of mal nourished v/s well nourished mothers and its effects on growth and development of babies, 1997.
• Study of knowledge & Practice of NICU nurses in prevention of Nosocomial Infection in NICU 1996.
• study of selected physiological parameters and behaviour of preterm newborn fed by two methods. 1996.
• Morphine vs fentanyl Analgesia in Ventilated neonates. A randomized double blind controlled trial.
• Randomized Controlled trial of Trophic feeds in Sick Preterms weighing less than 1750 grams.
• Randomized Controlled Trial of fortified Human milkversus MCT Oil versus Mineral – multi-vitamin supplemented human milk in preterms with birth weight of 1000-1500 grams.
• Open randomized comparative trial of efficacy and safety of massage with coconut oil vs mineral oil in preterm and fulterm neonates.
• Extubation to CPAP vs Head Box Oxygen in ventilated  VLBW Babies
• Efficacy and Safety of Hepatitis B lg. in preventing vertical transmission.Multi centric post marketing trial.
• Efficacy of intravenous Immunoglobulins in Neonatal Sepsis.

Ongoing Research Activities

• Pentoxiphylline in management of Neonatal Sepsis.
• Pre pro biotics in prevention of NEC.

Research Projects Completed

1. Early HHFNC vs Early CPAP as primary modality of therapy for  mild to moderate respiratory distress in babies weighing 1- 1.8kg : A Randomized Controlled Trial
2. Nasal Mask versus Nasal Prongs for delivering nasal continuous positive airway pressure in very low birth weight preterm infants – a randomized controlled Trial.
3. Role of Tracheal Aspirate and Endotracheal Tube Tip Cultures in The Diagnosis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia – an Observational Cohort Study.
4. Use Of Silicone Nipple Shields Versus Syringe Technique  For Inverted Nipples: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
5. Role of Gastric Lavage in Meconium stained amniotic fluid. A randomized controlled pilot study. 2011
6. Use Of Polyethylene Wrap (Steri Drape) Versus Conventional Care In The Labour Room To Prevent Neonatal Hypothermia In Babies Weighing = 1800 grams At Birth  -A Randomized Controlled Trial. 2013.