Dr. Farjam Ahmed Zakai

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Dr. Farjam Ahmed Zakai

Neonataologist

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MBBS, FCPS (Paediatric), FCPS (Neonatal Paediatrics)

Dr. Farjam Ahmed Zakai is amongst the top 10 best child specialist in Karachi. He currently leads NICU at the Patel Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. He is a Consuktant Paediatrician and Neonatologist spearheading advanced clinical training in high-risk newborn care, with exemplary expertise in managing prematurity, birth asphyxia, and congenital anomalies.

His work focuses on clinical excellence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior fellows and healthcare professionals. Dr. Farjam Ahmed Zakai is an active researcher, contributing to scholarly work and quality improvement initiatives, with several publications in HEC and PMC-recognized journals.

He is skilled in a comprehensive array of critical neonatal procedures, including neonatal resuscitation, advanced ventilator management, neonatal echocardiography, and the placement of umbilical and central lines.

Knowledge and Expertise 95%
Time Management 71%
Patient Counsiling 97%

Articles Reviewed by Dr. Farjam

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Peer-Reviewed Research Publications

3 publications in Scopus-indexed and HEC-recognised medical journals

Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Neonates Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2022
Medical Forum Monthly
Vol. 33, No. 6  Â·  ISSN: 2519-7134  Â·  Pages 54–58
Scopus Indexed HEC Recognised PMDC Recognised Lead Author Open Access
Farjam Ahmed Zakai, Mashal Khan, Mehmood Shaikh, Muhammad Hanif, Muhammad Ashfaq, Syed Habib Ahmed
National Institute of Child Health, Karachi
Objective: To find the incidence and risk factors of AKI among critically ill neonates in a public sector tertiary care hospital in Karachi. Study Design: Prospective study, January–April 2022. Results: Out of 300 neonates, 80 (26.66%) developed AKI. The most common risk factors were sepsis (67.5%), nephrotoxic drugs (55%), and mechanical ventilation (51.3%) followed by perinatal asphyxia (47.5%). Conclusion: Early recognition and better management of risk factors like sepsis, nephrotoxic drugs, mechanical ventilation and birth asphyxia can improve neonatal outcomes.
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Outcome of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children with Acute Kidney Injury
2022
Medical Forum Monthly
Vol. 33, No. 7  Â·  ISSN: 2519-7134
Scopus Indexed HEC Recognised PMDC Recognised Lead Author Open Access
Farjam Ahmed Zakai, Mashal Khan, Bilquis Naeem, Muhammad Ashfaq, Mehmood Shaikh, Shabeeta Bai
National Institute of Child Health, Karachi
Objective: To analyze the outcomes of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in AKI cases among the pediatric population at National Institute of Child Health, Karachi (May 2021–March 2022). Results: 160 patients with AKI underwent PD. Most frequent cause of AKI was sepsis (26.9%). 97 (60.6%) patients developed complications, most frequently peritonitis (23.8%). In-hospital mortality was seen in 68 (42.5%) patients. Conclusion: Peritoneal dialysis can be adopted in resource-limited settings with a multidisciplinary care model for prevention of catheter-associated complications.
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Risk Factors and Clinical Outcome of Tetanus in Pediatric ICU of a Developing Country
2022
The Professional Medical Journal
Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 844–848  Â·  ISSN: 2071-7733
HEC Recognised PMDC Recognised Open Access DOI: 10.29309/TPMJ/2022.29.06.6662
Murtaza Ali Gowa, Farjam Ahmed Zakai, Muhammad Shahzad, Habib Ahmed, Muhammad Ashfaq, Zubair Ahmed Khoso
National Institute of Child Health, Karachi
Objective: To evaluate the risk factors and clinical outcome of tetanus in Pediatric ICU. Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional study, PICU of National Institute of Child Health, Karachi (September 2019–March 2020). Results: 53 patients enrolled. Mean age was 8.2 years. Otogenic infection was present in 9/53 (17%). Conclusion: Tetanus is a preventable disease with high morbidity and mortality that can be addressed at mass level with vaccination campaigns and EPI compliance.
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Dr. Farjam Ahmed Zakai is an active clinical researcher with publications in Scopus-indexed and HEC & PMDC-recognised medical journals. His research focuses on neonatal intensive care, acute kidney injury in neonates, and paediatric critical care outcomes at the National Institute of Child Health, Karachi.