How to perform newborn examination? - Pediatric OSCE skills
Newborn Physical examination
Assesment of newborn infant is a commonly asked observed OSCE station
The first few general steps followed during a quick neonatal examination are as follows. (Mark distribution in brackets)
Actions | Marks |
---|---|
Introduction to mother | 0.5 |
Cry/Activity of child | 0.5 |
Rooting/Sucking/feeding | 1 |
Passed urine/stool | 1 |
Look for any gross congenital anomaly (structural)/hernial sites | 1 |
The temperature of child, specially peripheries | 1 |
Look for the icterus/ cyanosis-color of baby | 1 |
Auscultation of chest for respiratory and CVS system | 1 |
Look for congenital dislocation of hip | 1 |
Respiratory rate, breathing pattern | 1 |
Umbilical sepsis/superficial skin infections | 1 |
The Following power point presentation covers steps to be followed for the examination of a newborn baby
Author
Dr G Malini | DNB Pediatrics
Dr Malini is a senior Consultant and Head, Department of Pediatrics at Bhilai Steel Plant Hospital.