The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a release yesterday announced that its medical staff performed Guyana’s first neonatal peritoneal dialysis, describing it as a groundbreaking medical achievement that underscores the hospital’s commitment to advancing neonatal care.
Baby Looknauth was born at the hospital, on January 8, 2023, and what appeared to be a routine birth quickly morphed into a groundbreaking challenge for the neonatal department. Shortly after birth, the infant developed breathing difficulties and was diagnosed with a severe infection. He was promptly admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where he received round-the-clock care from a dedicated team of doctors and nurses. These included Nurse Lavern Tishmaker, Consultant Dr Sara Singh, and Senior Registrar Dr Yaicelys Reyes, whose expertise and compassion were instrumental in navigating this complex case.
