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Performance of a comprehensive neonatal examination in the first few days of life is extremely important and useful in identifying risk factors, developing a management plan, and thus decreasing neonatal deaths. It is helpful in identifying illness or any life-threatening congenital malformations or disorders which may require immediate attention; assessment of gestational age, vigor, and nutritional status are critical to assessing infant’s health. A good examination will provide required information to the health provider, and it also can be reassuring to the parents. Furthermore, it is considered a good opportunity for health promotion. This chapter will help you to perform a neonatal examination in a professional and comprehensive, yet concise, manner.
There is nothing like a newborn baby to renew your spirit–and to buttress your resolve to make the world a better place.
—Virginia Clinton Kelley
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Qais Saadoon, A. (2018). Examination of the Newborn. In: Essential Clinical Skills in Pediatrics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92426-7_3
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