The Face And Head

Question 1

SPEN what are we doing and looking for for the head

Answer 1

Measure 3 times take the biggest measurement (screening for hydrocephalus)
Injuries (e.g. forcep marks)
Fontanelles
Suture lines

Question 2

What are we looking for in the nose

Answer 2

Patent
Any rashes
Birth marks

Question 3

What are we looking the ears

Answer 3

Patent
In line with eyes (low set ears)
Skin tags

Question 4

What are we looking for in the mouth

Answer 4

With a tongue depressor and a light source to visualise the hard and soft palate (for cleft palate)
Gag reflex
Rooting reflex
Suck reflex