Examination of the Newborn Post-examination Chris Kingsnorth
Before We Begin
Overview 4 presentations: 1.Introduction and pre-examination 2.Examination part 1: Eyes, heart, hips and testes 3.Examination part 2: Top-to-toe 4.Post-examination and summary
Overview Documentation (what and where) Referral Further reading
What to Document Date and time Age of baby Location of examination Problems identified Referrals made Healthcare professionals involved Discussions with parents
Where to Document Personal Child Health Record (‘Red Book’) NIPE Screening And Reporting Tools (SMART) program Body map
Personal Child Health Record ‘Red book’ Main record of child's health and development Parent/carer retains the PCHR Updated each time child seen in healthcare setting Sections inc. newborn reviews, immunisations and growth charts
Personal Child Health Record Download a PDF copy: n.com/?page_id= n.com/?page_id=2079
NIPE Screening And Reporting Tools (SMART)
Body Maps
Referral Dependent on anomaly suspected Differs slightly depending on local protocol National targets for 4 main NIPE focus areas (eyes, heart, hips and testes)
Referral Summary (Newborn Examination) Suspected problem with:Who to refer to:Timescale: EyesPaediatric ophthalmologistBefore 2 wks of age Heart Senior paediatrician +/- paediatric cardiologist ASAP Hips USS +/- Paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Before 3 wks of age Testes Bilateral Senior paediatrician Within 24hrs of examination UnilateralGP to R/V at 6-8 wk check OtherSenior paediatricianASAP
Summary Once examination complete, document thoroughly and refer appropriately If in doubt, seek advice from a senior paediatrician
Newborn Examination Checklist
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References NIPE Screening And Reporting Tools (SMART) screenshot: smarthttp://cpd.screening.nhs.uk/nipe- smart PCHR image: news/health-matters-lots-think-little news/health-matters-lots-think-little Referral summary table adapted from: resource/nipe#fileid resource/nipe#fileid11785