29 June 2018: Assoc. Prof.pimol wongsiridej, presented the Excellent Extern Awards to Mr. Rachata Charoenwisedsil and Ms. Kuljira Matwattanakit, the externs who had outstanding performance during their practice at Department of Pediatrics from 3 June – 29 June 2018.

Welcome Dr. Mimi Lhamu Mynak, Head of Department of Pediatrics, Ms. Kinley Chimmi, Chief Nurse, and Mrs. Pema Cheki, Staff Nurse, PCI, JDW National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan to undertake a clinical observational visit at Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital during June 7th – 19th, 2018.

1 June 2018: Prof.Jarupim Soongsawang, Head of Departement, presented the Excellent Extern Awards to Mr. Smith Ratanaphanyarat and Ms. Supanida Mayurasakorn, the externs who had outstanding performance during their practice at Department of Pediatrics from 2 May– 2 June 2018.

On May 11. 2018, twenty-one delegates from Asia, Africa, and Oceania visited Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, as part of the international training program on topic “Management of Antiretroviral Treatment and Long-Term Adherence to ART” by Department of Diseases Control, Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Thailand.

Division of Intensive care

1. Staff

No. Name-surname Academic position/position
Academic staff
1. Assistant Professor Kawewan Limprayoon Chief of Division
2.   Associate Professor Suwannee Phumeetham Lecturer of Pediatrics
2.   Dr. Suvikrom Law Lecturer of Pediatrics
Support staff
1.   Ms Siriporn Koseyayothin General administration officer

2. Service

  • The division provides care for general critically-ill children in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and RCU (Respiratory Care Unit) with the total capacity of 12 beds. We have 450-500 admissions per year. The main admission diagnoses are severe pneumonia including acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute asthmatic attack, septic shock and postoperative care.
  • Provide extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) service together with Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Provide continuous renal replacement therapy together with Division of Pediatric Nephrology approximately 10 cases per year.
  • Provide postoperative care for high-risk cases e.g. neurosurgery, abdominal surgery, airway surgery, etc.
  • Central venous catheter insertion for patients under the care of Department of Pediatrics, approximately 150 cases per year.
  • Provide sedation for bronchoscopy patients every Thursday 9-11am.

3. Training

  • Pediatric critical care fellowship training
  • Pediatric pulmonology fellowship training
  • Pediatric residency training
  • Open for medical students, doctors and nurses for observership

4. Publication

5. Contact

  • HRH. Princess Mahachakri Building, Fl. 8
  • Tel:  024195673
Division of Infectious Diseases

1. Staff

No. Name-surname Academic position/position
Academic staff
1. Sanay Chearskul, MD Consultant-Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
2. Nirun Vanprapar, MD, M.Sc (clinical epidemiology) Consultant-Associate Professor of Pediatrics
3. Wanatpreeya Phongsamart, MD Division Chief- Associate Professor of Pediatrics
4. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, MD Professor of Pediatrics
5. Keswadee Lapphra, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics
6. Orasri Wittawatmongkol, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
7. Supattra Rungmaitree, MD Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics

2. Clinical services

Our team of Pediatric Infectious Diseases physicians provides inpatient and outpatient consultations for the diagnostic and treatment of acute and chronic infectious diseases including pediatrics HIV/AIDS.

3. Training

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program is the royal college of paediatricians of Thailand and the medical council of Thailand approved 2-year program, which is composed of clinical training and supervised research training.

4. Publications

  1. Nirun Vanprapar
  2. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit
  3. Wanatpreeya Phongsamart
  4. Keswadee Lapphra
  5. Orasri Wittawatmongkol
  6. Supattra Rungmaitree

5. Contacts

Division of Pediatrics Infectious diseases

Office: HRH. Princess Mahachakri Building, Fl.8

Phone: (02) 419-7000 ext.5671, (02) 418-0545

Fax (02) 419-0544

4 April 2018: Prof.Jarupim Soongsawang, Head of Departement, presented the Excellent Extern Awards to Mr. Akkarin Panusatid and Miss Thachalada Thummakul, the externs who had outstanding performance during their practice at Department of Pediatrics from 12 Mar 2018 to 4 Apr 2018.

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

1. Staff

No. Name-surname Academic position/position
Academic staff
1. Prapun Aanpreung, M.D. Clinical Professor /Chief of Division
2. Teera Kijmassuwan, M.D Lecturer of Pediatrics
3. Settapong Jitwongwai, M.D Clinical Educator
Support staff
1. Jongkolrat Kimhun Medical scientist
2. Warittha Watthanowong General administration officer

2. Service

  1. The division of gastroenterology and hepatology provides the services to care for a number of conditions, affecting with esophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel, liver and pancreas.
  2. In-patient consultation for gastroenterology and hepatology disorders
  3. Gastroenterology clinic: 9-12 am Wednesday at HRH Princess Mahachakri Building, FL 1
  4. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscope: 9-12 am Friday at Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, 84th Anniversary Building
  5. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement: at Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, 84th Anniversary Building
  6. Bedside percutaneous liver biopsy
  7. Esophageal impedance

3. Publication

  1. Aanpreung P, Pongpaibul A. Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis: A case report. Siriraj Med J 2015; 67(6):296-300.
  2. Aanpreung P, Tantemsapya N, Ngerncham M, Laohapansang M. Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: Etiology, treatment and long-term outcome. Siriraj Med J 2015; 67(5):235-40.
  3. Aanpreung P, Leksrisakul P, Parichatikanond P. Neonatal Hemochromatosis: A Case Report. Siriraj Med J 2015; 67(4):187-91.
  4. Santiprabhob J, Lewanan C, Limprayoon K, Kiattisakthavee P, Wongarn R, Annprueng P, Likitmaskul S. Outcome of group-based treatment program with parental involvement for the management of children and adolescents obesity. Patient Educ Couns. 2014; 97(1):67-74.
  5. Amornyotin S, Aanpreung P. Clinical effectiveness of an anesthesiologist-administered intravenous sedation outside of the main operating room for pediatric upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Thailand. Int J Pediatr. 2010; 2010. doi: 10.1155/748564. Epub 2010; 2.
  6. Amornyotin S, Aanpreung P, Prakarnrattana U, Chalayonnavin W, Chatchawankitkul S, Srikureja W. Experience of in a large tertiary referral center in a developing country. Paediatr Anaesth. 2009; 19(8):784-91.
  7. Densupsoontorn N, Jirapinyo P, Aanpreung P, Laohapensang M, Parichatikanond P. Congenital chylous ascites: the roles of fibrin glue and CD31. Acta Paediatr. 2009; 98(11):1847-9.
  8. Chantorn R, Wisuthsarewong W, Aanpreung P, Sanpakit K, Manonukul J. Severe congenital systemic juvenile xanthogranuloma in monzygotic twins. Pediatr Dermatol 2008; 25(4):470-3.
  9. Karnsakul W, Sawathiparnich P, Nimkarn S, Likitmaskul S, Santiprabhob J, Aanpreung P. Anterior pituitary hormone effects on hepatic functions in infants with congenital hypopituitarism. Ann Hepatol. 2007; 6(2):97-103.
  10. Treepongkaruna S. Nopchinda S. Taweewongsounton A. Atisook K. Pienvichit P. Vithayasai N. Simakachorn N. Aanpreung P. A rapid serologic test and immunoblotting for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infection in children. J Trop Pediatr. 2006; 52:267-71.
  11. Karnsakul W. Arkachaisri T. Atisook K. Wisuthsarewong W. Sattawatthamrong Y. Aanpreung P. Vanishing bile duct syndrome in a child with toxic epidermal necrolysis: an interplay of unbalanced immune regulatory mechanisms. Ann Hepatol. 2006; 5:116-9.
  12. Aanpreung P, Laohapansang M, Ruangtrakool R, Kimhan J. Neonatal Cholestasis in Thai infants. J Med Assoc Thai 2005; 88(Suppl 8):S9-15.
  13. Aanpreung P. Suggestive parameters for eradication therapy in children with helicobacter pylori gastritis. J Med Assoc Thai 2005; 88(Suppl 8):S21-6.
  14. Aanpreung P, Atisook K. Cow milk allergy induced hematemesis in infants Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2003; 21(4): 211-6.
  15. Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Thai Children. J Med Assoc Thai 2002; 85(Suppl 2): S743-S748.
  16. Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C. Clinical use of erythromycin in children with gastrointestinal dysmotility.  J Med Assoc.  Thai 2001; 84: 1021-6.
  17. Aanpreung P. Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 2001; 53: 191-9.
  18. Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C. Clinical trial comparing the efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid and cholestyramine on idiopathic neonatal hepatitis.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 2000; 52: 373-7.
  19. Aanpreung P, Pusuwan P. Effect cisapride on gastric emptying and dyspeptic symptoms in children with non-ulcer dyspepsia.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1998; 50: 770-4.
  20. Aanpreung P, Vanprapar N, Susiva C, Parkpreaw C, Boonyachart C. Randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of ranitidine and famotidine on intragastric acidity in critically ill pediatric patients.  J Med Assoc Thai 1998; 81: 185-9.
  21. Aanpreung P, Veerakul G, Chaichanwatanakul K. Clostridium difficile infection in febrile neutropenic malignancy children.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1998; 50: 588-93.
  22. Aanpreung P. Effect of cisapride on oesophageal pH monitoring and symptoms in children with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1998; 50(2): 206-9.
  23. Aanpreung P, Veerakul G. Itraconazole for treatment of oral candidosis in pediatric cancer patients. J Med Assoc Thai 1997; 80: 358-62.
  24. Aanpreung P, Atisook K, Suwanagool P, Vajaradul C. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in children with recurrent abdominal pain. J Med Assoc Thai 1997; 80: 22-25.
  25. Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C. Long-term treatment of ursodeoxycholic acid in pediatric cholestatic liver diseases.  Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1997; 49: 1043-7.
  26. Aanpreung P, Atisook A, Suwanagool P, Theerabutra C, Vajaradul C. Helicobacter Pylori infection in Thai children with recurrent abdominal pain.  J Med Assoc Thai 1996; 79(3): 137-41.
  27. Aanpreung P. Vajaradul C, Suwanagool P, Tritrakarn A. Congenital hepatic fibrosis with polycystic kidney: Report of 2 cases. Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1995; 47: 736-9.
  28. ประพันธ์ อ่านเปรื่อง, จิราศรี  วัชรดุลย์, ภาวิณี สุวรรณกูล, คณิต อธิสุข. การส่องกล้อง Endoscope ในผู้ป่วยเด็กที่มีเลือดออกในทางเดินอาหารส่วนต้น. สารศิริราช 2538; 47: 200-4.
  29. ประพันธ์ อ่านเปรื่อง, จิราศรี  วัชรดุลย์, ภาวนา  ภูสุวรรณ, รุจนีย์  สุนทรขจิต.  การรักษาผู้ป่วยเด็กกลุ่มอาการลำไส้อุดกั้นเท็จเรื้อรัง 2 ราย ด้วยศิลาไฟรด์. สารศิริราช 2538; 47: 529-33.
  30. Pusuwan P, Aanpreung P, Chanachai R, et al. Aprelimary study of the relationship of gastroesophageal reflux and gastric emptying in infants following formula feeding การประชุมฟื้นฟูวิชาการประจำปี ครั้งที่ 35 คณะแพทยศาสตร์ศิริราชพยาบาล 2538; 534-42
  31. ประพันธ์ อ่านเปรื่อง, จิราศรี  วัชรดุลย์,  ศรีประไพ  แก้วโรจน์ และคณะ.       แกสโตรอีสอฟาเจียลรีฟลักซ์ในเด็ก. สารศิริราช 2538; 47 (ภาคผนวก 3): 25-30.
  32. ประพันธ์ อ่านเปรื่อง, สมพงษ์  องอาจยุทธ, เรณู วงษ์อาน  และคณะ. การประเมินภาวะโภชนการโดยการวัดส่วนสัดของร่างกาย และระดับไวตามินเอ และอีในทารกตัวเหลืองเหตุน้ำดีคั่ง. สารศิริราช 2538; 47: 1022-6.
  33. Aanpreung P, Beckwith B, Galansky SH, et al. Association of paucity of interlobular bile ducts with Prune belly syndrome: case report. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1993; 16: 81-6.
  34. Jirapinyo P, Aanpreung P, Chaichanwatanakul K.Gastric emptying pattern in Thai infants.J Med Assoc Thai. 1992 Jan;75(1): 46-9.
  35. Aanpreung P, Jirapinyo p, Ratanamart V. A case of gastroesophageal reflux. Siriraj Hosp Gaz 1989; 41: 555-58.
  36. Aanpreung P, Tanphaichitr V, Suvatte V. Abdominal mass in children. Siriraj Hosp Gaz1989; 41: 365-368.

4. Contact

 

9 March 2018: Prof.Jarupim Soongsawang, Head of Departement, presented the Excellent Extern Awards to Miss Kwanjutha Jetsadakraisorn and Miss Panisara Lakkhana, the externs who had outstanding performance during their practice at Department of Pediatrics from11 Feb 2018 to 10 Mar 2018.

Congratulations to Dr. Nhem Chanvorleak from Cambodia and Dr. Tin Nilar Win Kywe from Myanmar who completed the short training course under Siriraj Scholarship for Doctors from ASEAN and Developing Countries at Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Pediatrics during January 29 – February 28, 2018. The certificates were granted by Associate Professor Kleebsabai Sanpakit, Head of Division of Hematology & Oncology, and witnessed Professor Dr. Vip Viprakasit, the Thalassemia expert.