Newborn Examination Flashcards
what are some of the head observations that may be seen in a newborn examination
overlapping sutures, moulding, fontanelles, forceps marks, cephalhaematoma, caput succadeneum
describe what caput succanedeum is
soft tissue swelling on newborns head, usually goes away within 12 hours
how can you tell the difference between a cephalhaematoma and caput succadeneum
cephalhaematoma stops at/within the suture lines
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants eyes
size, red reflex, conjunctival haemorrhage, squints(frequent), iris abnormality
what does it mean if there is no red reflex
no light reaching the back of the eyes, cataract until proven otherwise needs to be dealt with
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants ears
position on head, external auditory canal, tags/pits, folding, FH of hearing loss
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants mouth
shape, philtrum, tongue tie, palate, neonatal teeth, ebsteins pearls sucking/rooting relfex
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants face
facial palsy and dysmorphia(eg is Down’s)
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants respiratory system
chest shape, nasal flaring, grunting, tachypnoea, in-drawing, breath sounds
(eg signs of respiratory distress)
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants cardiovascular system
colour/saturation(SaO2), pulses; femoral, apex, thrills/heaves, heart sounds
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants abdomen
distension, hernia, umbilicus, bile stained vomit, passage of meconium, anus
what features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infants genitourinary region
normal passage of urine, normal genitalia, undescended testes, hypospadius
what musculoskeletal features are looked for in an examination of a newborn infant
movement and posture, limbs + digits, spine, hip examination
