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.