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Dr. Rajiv is a pioneer in introducing advanced newborn care in India in 1991.He started his career in the Child Trust Hospital, Madras introducing ventilatory care in that region. Subsequently he introduced ventilatory care for the first time in Kerala in 1993.

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2011 Latest news Dubai
2008 Punarjani Award
MATHRUBHUMI - 25 Dec 2008
Recently awarded by a social organisation dealing with upliftment of socially deprived children for his 20 year contribution in propogating intact new born survival in kerala through hitec newborn care and maternity services.
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2005
Vanitha March 2005
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Mathrubhumi June 09, 2005
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Deshabhimani, August 21, 2005
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The New Indian Express, August 22, 2005
A very seriously ill baby transported on a ventilator from Al Wasl hospital Dubai to Amrita Hospital Kochi under the care of Dr P K Rajiv. Due to inability to weal off ventilatory support. Currently baby has been discharged home on 10th November 2005 due to the expert care given by the team of doctors. This is the first time in Kerala a baby has been transported on a ventilator from overseas for expert care. New Indian Express June 09, 2005
Aarogyam August, 2005
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Keralakaumudi, August 21, 2005
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2004

Ammamar Ariyan 1(About Shaken Baby Syndrome ) October 2004 vanitha Magazine
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2003 Bubble CPAP introduced first time in India. June 2003.
CHANDRIKA June 2003
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Grateful mother thanks the team for saving the premature baby from the jaws of death.
KERALA KAUMUDI Sep 2003 Abnormal Babies uld wedetect in the early stagesin the womb and abort the pregnancy
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1995 Propogation of in utero transfer of high risk mother MATHRUBHUMI- 9 Apr 1995 Award for the outstanding young person from Cochin West Junior Chamber.
MATHRUBHUMI, EKM, 4 Jun 1995 Survival of Safna brought almost dead by drowning in water.
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1994 Maternal awareness relating to pregnancy care
VANITHA - January 1994
Premature Babies can be rescued without any physical disabilities. View Details English Translation
1993 New born ventilatory care started first time in Kerala
MATHRUBHUMI - 14 Aug 1993 Premature baby with stiff lungs safe in
Dr. P. K. Rajiv's Hands.
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Achievements and Awards
Recipient of the "Certificate of exemplary performance" from the Head of the Department of Perinatal Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
Recipient of the "Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award" of the National Integration and Economic Council, New Delhi, for "Excellence in Neonatology"
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