L1: Examination of Newborn Flashcards
Def of Newborn
Newborn or neonate refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth.
Classification of Newborn
- According to maturity
- According to birth weight
- According to birth weight & maturity
Classification of Newborn
- According to Maturity
Classification of Newborn
- According to birth weight
Classification of Newborn
- According to maturity & Birth weight
Examination of Newborn
- Time
Examination of Newborn
- Value
Examination of Newborn
- Requirements
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Examination of Newborn
- Aspects of Physical Examination
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Weight
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Length
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Head Circumference
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Skin & MM
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Vernix Caseosa
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Lanugo Hair
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Slate Grey Patches
(Mongolian spots)
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Milia
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Normal Peeling
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Erythema Toxicum
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosi
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Mottling
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Pallor
Due to blood loss, hemolysis, asphyxia, shock or edema.
Physical Examination of Newborn
- jaundice
Indicates hemolysis.
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Cyanosis
Centrale Cyanosis: as in asphyxia & CHD.
Peripheral cyanosis: is normal for 24h after birth.
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Plethora
Indicates polycythemia (as in IDM)
Physical Examination of Newborn
- Head
- Cephalhematoma
- Subgaleal Hemorrhage
- Fontanelles
- Nose
Def of Cephalhematoma
Itโs a collection of the blood under periosteum of skull bone
Characters of Cephalhematoma
Complications of Cephalhematoma
Def of Subgaleal hemorrhage
Itโs a collection of the blood Under the aponeurosis of the scalp.
Characters of Subgaleal hemorrhage
It Cross suture lines.
PE of Newborn
- Pictures
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