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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN



Physical Examination in Neonates:

- divided by 2 :
Examination immediately after birth
Follow-up examination (focusing more on assessing each organ)
- Anamnesis :
History of hereditary diseases, history of previous pregnancy, history of present
pregnancy, history of current delivery

Examination Immediately After Birth
Purpose: assess neonatal adaptation, presence of congenital abnormalities, prognosis, follow-
up care
Look for depression of the respiratory and circulatory systems > APGAR values at 1 and 5
minutes

Physical Assessment Guidelines
A full physical assessment should be performed the first time the infant is admitted. Make
sure you record the results of the assessment accurately. Assessment includes:
- Vital sign
- Growth measurement
- System assessment

APGAR Value :

7-10 : no asphyxia

4-6: moderate asphyxia

0-3: severe asphyxia



Check :

- Patency of both nostrils
- Skin color
- Umbilical cord (infected or not, what color)
- Anus (insert thermometer into anus to check anal patency)
- Gender
- Is there a congenital abnormality

Advanced Examination

Consists of: general examination and systemic organs