Newborn Assessment
Contents
Initial Rapid Assessment of Newborn
Apgar Score
Vital Signs
Weight, Head and Chest Circumference, Length
Head-to-Toe Skin Assessment
Head and Neck Assessment
Face Assessment: Eyes, Ear, Nose, Mouth and Sucking Reflex
Heart, Respiratory and Abdomen Assessment
Female and Male Genitalia and Stool and Urine Assessment
Extremities and Reflex Assessment
Back and Spine Assessment
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