Newborn Physical Exam

Neonatal physical examination is an important examination that must be passed by the newborn. It is of great significance for a comprehensive understanding of the baby's physical condition, development, physiology and pathological conditions, and is of guiding significance for the growth and development of the baby. A full physical examination should be performed within 12 hours of neonatal birth, including more accurate judgment of gestational age through physical and neuromuscular examinations. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Normal value The body is developing normally, the heart function is normal, the skeletal muscle is developing normally, and the genetic factors are stable. Clinical significance Abnormal results for the baby is a systemic examination, the appearance, shape, size, organs, etc. for diagnosis. Abnormalities include intrauterine infection or chromosomal abnormalities, congenital heart disease, aortic atresia or left ventricular malformation, and musculoskeletal malformations. The population of newborns who need to be examined and those who need to have a full physical examination of the baby. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. (1) Use uniform physical examination forms (cards, books); unified measurement methods; unified evaluation and diagnostic criteria. (2) During the medical examination, it is necessary to patiently and carefully understand the overall situation of the children being investigated, attach importance to inquiries and inspections, and make evaluations, and promptly guide the problems. (3) Screening for weak children to set up project management and timely treatment for diseases. Inspection process The room must be warm for the newborn to maintain a room temperature above 25C. Infants should be exposed to the body for easy observation of skin color, physical activity and response, but should not be exposed for more than 1 minute. Before the examination, the medical staff must wash their hands first, and keep the hands warm. If necessary, wear a mask. When checking, be gentle and fast. Try to check some items that need to be checked before the baby cries. The baby's health is judged based on the condition of the baby. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None.