Chapter 3 Clinical signs of serious neonatal illness
Lethargy
Chest in-drawing (Ref. p.87)
Nasal flaring (Ref. p.87)
Abdominal distension - cellulitis (Ref. p.54)
Purpuric (septic) spots, abdominal distension (Ref. p.168)
Abdominal distension: bowel obstruction (Ref. p.283)
Jaundice, abdominal distension (Ref. p.64)
Look for localizing signs Pus draining from ear Skin pustules Umbilical redness extending to the peri-umbilical skin or draining pus Painful joints, joint swelling, reduced movement
Cellulitis / osteomyelitis (Ref. p.288)
Septic arthritis (Ref. p.186, 289)
Skin pustules: staph infection
Breast abscess (Ref. p.287)
Fever and umbilical redness and swelling (Ref. p.54)
Conjunctivitis (Ref. p.66)
Suspect meningitis if: General illness Irritability Vomiting everything Lethargy Tense or bulging fontanelle Stiff neck (late) High pitched cry Apnoeic episodes Convulsions
Bulging fontanelle (Ref. P.54)
Trismus and increased muscle tone - neonatal tetanus (Ref. P.25)
Birth Asphyxia Ref. p. 47-49, 51
Birth Asphyxia (Ref. p. 47-49)
Congenital syphilis (Ref. p. 67)