Prenatal and delivery history guides a thorough musculoskeletal examination of the newborn. Amniotic bands from amniotic sequence/syndrome typically are apparent on visual inspection but may present ...
Careful examination of the neonate at delivery can detect anomalies, birth injuries, and disorders that may compromise successful adaptation to extrauterine life. A newborn with one anatomic ...
A 1-day-old boy born at 41 weeks and 2 days gestation was transferred from an outside hospital for ophthalmologic evaluation of bilateral cloudy corneas. Pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated, ...
This introduction is not intended to be comprehensive, but is instead designed to cover the main components of the newborn examination. During your time in the nursery, we trust that you will become ...
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Don't miss a beat: Why every newborn deserves a heart check
Newborn heart screening can detect congenital heart defects early after birth, allowing timely diagnosis and treatment while ...
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