Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 361-365, August 2004

Examining the normal neonate

  • Janet M. Rennie

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. King's College Hospital, Newborn Unit, Denmark Hill, 4th Floor, Ruskin Wing, London SE4 9RS, UK. Tel.: +44-0207-346-3574; fax: +44-0207-924-9365

King's College Hospital, Newborn Unit, 4th Floor, Golden Jubilee Wing, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK

Abstract 

Although some have questioned the value of the neonatal examination, the yield of abnormal findings remains high and it is likely to remain standard practice. Furthermore, the formal contact offers an opportunity to provide reassurance and healthcare advice, and to detect maternal depression. The way in which the medical examination is conducted has not changed, but this article reviews new material which is available on the ways in which screening for important neonatal conditions might be improved.

Keywords:  Newborn, Screening, Examination, Healthcare delivery

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PII: S0957-5839(04)00044-2

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2004.04.009

Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 361-365, August 2004

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