Routine Examination of the Newborn (Neonate Exam)

ContentsIntroductionSerious Congenital abnormalitiesCongenital abnormalities that spontaneously resolveOther AbnormalitiesPre-examination checklistExaminationGeneral InspectionHeadFaceEyesChestAbdomenGenitailia and AnusLimbsSpineDDH – Developmental dysplasia of the HipReflexesVitamin K therapyReferencesRelated Articles Introduction Strictly speaking, a neonate is any baby <4 weeks old. Then up to 1 year old, the child is an ‘infant’. Usually, within minutes after birth, a midwife or doctor will conduct a … Continue reading Routine Examination of the Newborn (Neonate Exam)