Neonatal Medicine

The Newborn Baby Check

The Newborn Baby Check

Open Question

If you were asked to examine a newborn baby, what would you be checking for? Have a think about how you might structure your assessment and what should be included, it may help to consider the following areas: General, Head, Body, Arms and Hands, Legs and Feet.


If you are working in a group then why not choose an area each. Write your thoughts below.


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