Newborn Physical Examination
Description
A Newborn Physical Examination is a Clinical Investigation.
A physical examination of the baby is carried out within 72 hours of birth, using appropriate clinical examination techniques to examine:
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the heart for congenital heart defects (CHD)
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hips for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
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testes for undescended testes and
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eyes.
For further information on Newborn Physical Examinations, see the NHS website at: Newborn physical examination.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Newborn Physical Examinations |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Newborn Physical Examination | references in description Newborn Physical Examination |
