Health Assessment of the Newborn
The newborn requires thorough skilled observation to ensure a satisfactory adjustment to extra uterine life.
Health assessment of newborn after delivery can be divided into:
1. Initial Assessment
2. Transitional Assessment
3. Assessment of gestational age
4. Behavioural asessment
5. Systemic physical examination
Initial Assessment:
Initial assessment is done by using the APGAR scoring system.
APGAR score: It is method use to assess the newborn’s immediate adjustment to extra uterine life.
• The score based on five signs
1. Appearance (colour)
2. Pulse (Heart rate)
3. Grimace (Reflex irritability )
4. Activity (Muscle tone)
5. Respiratory rate
• Each item is given a score 0, 1, or 2
• 0-3 severe distress
• 4-6 moderate difficulty
• 7-10 no difficulty adjusting to life
• Evaluations of all five categories are made on 1-5 min after birth.
APGAR score:
Sign 0 1 2
Appearance (colour) Blue or pale Body pink, Extrimities Blue Completely Pink
Pulse (Heart rate) Absent Slow (<100 /> 100/m
Grimace (Reflex irritability ) No response Grimace Cough Or Sneeze
Activity(Muscle tone Limp Some flexion Active movement
Respiratory rate Absent Slow, Irregular Good, Crying
Other initial assessment are-
• Stabilization
• Measuring weight.
Transitional Assessment during the period of reactivity
First period of reactivity (6- 8 hours after birth):
During the first 30 minutes the newborn is very alert, cries vigorously, may suck a first greedily, and appears very interested in the environment. Physiologically the respiratory rate can be as high as 80 breaths/ min, crackles may be heard, heart rate may reach 180 beats/min, bowel sound are active, mucus secretions are increased and temperature may decrease slightly.
Second period of reactivity:
Began when the newborn awake from the deep sleep, it lasts about 2-5 hours. The newborn is alert and responsive, heart and respiratory rate are increased, gastric and respiratory secretions are increased, and passage of meconium commonly occurs.
Following this stage is a period of stabilization of physiologic systems & vacillating patern of sleep & activity.
Immediate care involves: Drying the baby with warm towels or cloths, while being placed on the mother's abdomen or in her arms. This mother-child skin-to-skin contact is important to maintain the baby's temperature, encourage bonding and expose the baby to the mother's skin bacteria
Immediate care involves: Drying the baby with warm towels or cloths, while being placed on the mother's abdomen or in her arms. This mother-child skin-to-skin contact is important to maintain the baby's temperature, encourage bonding and expose the baby to the mother's skin bacteria
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TIME OF ASSESSMENT
At place of birth
Postnatal assessment- done 3 times
Institutional Delivery
24hrs or next day
At time of discharge
Within 4-6 weeks age of baby
Home Delivery
Within 3 days
Other two assessments are same as institutional delivery.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Immediate after birth
APGAR Scoring
Review of maternal and perinatal history
Assessment of gestational age
Anthropometric Measurement
Detailed head to foot examination
APGAR SCORING
Given by Dr. Virginia Apgar
It contains 5 objective criteria and done twice , one minute after birth and five minute are birth.
If APGAR score is
10= best possible conditions
7-10 = no difficulty in adjustment in extrauterine life
4-6 = moderate difficulty or mild depression
Equal to or less than 3 = severe depression
At 5 min, APGAR correlates more closely with infants' neurologic status at one year of age
ASSESSMENT OF GESTATIONAL AGE AT BIRTH
last menstrual period is clue for calculation of gestational age but the mother may forget the last menstrual period or may suffer from menstrual irregularities.
physical characteristics is reliable to assess maturity but limited value in less than 36 weeks of maturity due to chances are intrauterine growth retardation.
neurologic characteristics are more reliable
FIRST DAY EXAMINATION
vital signs
general behavior
feeding behavior
pattern of elimination
anthropometric measurement
gestational assessment
skin
head
Face
Eyes
Nose
ears
Mouth
Nick
Chest
abdomen
Genitalia
back
Buttocks
hips
extremities
neurological
special senses
REFLEXES
Vital signs
Temperature is recorded usually by axillary method.
Temperature: 36.5 to 37.5 degree Celsius
Respiration: 30 - 60 breaths per minute
Blood pressure: 80/40- 60/25 mmHg
Pulse: 120 – 160 beat per minute
General behavior
posture , position, general alertness ,activity, crying ,response to stimulation, sleeping pattern , etc. should be assessed carefully.
Feeding behavior
suckling and swallowing reflex, vomiting regurgitation, choking, frothiness (which may be due to tracheoesophageal fistula) should be evaluated to detect associated problems.
Pattern of elimination
passage of meconium and urine should be observed and S for presence of any anomalies. the new unit passes urine and meconium within 24 hours and afterwards for first few days, the baby voids 10 to 15 times and average 6 stools per day.
Anthropometric measurement
head circumference : 35 – 37 cm
chest circumference :33- 35 cm
weight : 2.5- Well 3 kg
length : 48 – 53 cm (avg. 50 cm)
Gestational assessment
It can also be done on first day if it is not done on the day of delivery or if the baby is having any problem on that day.
Skin
detect cyanosis, jaundice, pallor and plethora. lanugo hair, vernix , skin turgor, edema, ecchymosis, petechiae, erythema toxicum (rash), dryness or peeling hemangiomas, Mongolian spot, etc. should we look for. presence of any abrasions.
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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
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Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
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FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
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1. New Born Health Assessment
Hafiza AfrinHafiza Afrin
Nursing Instructor, JBFNINursing Instructor, JBFNI
BSN(DU),MPH(NSUBSN(DU),MPH(NSU)
2. Health Assessment of
the Newborn
The newborn requires thorough skilled observation
to ensure a satisfactory adjustment to extra uterine life.
3. Health assessment of newborn
after delivery can be divided into:
1. Initial Assessment
2. Transitional Assessment
3. Assessment of gestational age
4. Behavioural assessment
5. Systemic physical examination
4. Initial Assessment
Initial assessment is done by using the APGAR scoring system.
APGAR Score
APGAR score: It is method use to assess the newborn’s immediate
adjustment to extra uterine life
The score based on five signs
• 1. Appearance (colour)
• 2. Pulse ( Heart rate)
• 3. Grimace (Reflex irritability )
• 4. Activity(Muscle tone)
• 5. Respiratory rate
5. • Each item is given a score 0, 1, or 2
• 0-3 severe distress
• 4-6 moderate difficulty
• 7-10 no difficulty adjusting to life
• Evaluation of all five categories are made on 1-
5 min after birth.
6. Apgar Score
Sign 0 1 2
Appearance
(colour)
Blue or pale Body pink,
Extrimities Blue
Completely Pink
Pulse (Heart rate) Absent Slow (<100/min) > 100/m
Grimace (Reflex
irritability )
No response Grimace Cough Or Sneeze
Activity(Muscle
tone
Limp Some flexion Active movement
Respiratory rate Absent Slow, Irregular Good, Crying
8. Transitional Assessment
Transitional Assessment during the period of
reactivity: First period of reactivity (6- 8 hours
after birth):
• During the first 30 minutes the newborn is very
alert, cries vigorously, may suck a fist greedily, and appears very
interested in the environment. Physiologically the respiratory rate
can be as high as 80 breaths/ min, crackles may be heard, heart
rate may reach 180 beats/min, bowel sound are active, mucus
secretions are increased and temperature may decrease slightly.
9. Second period of reactivity:
Began when the newborn awake from the
deep sleep, it lasts about 2-5 hours. The
newborn is alert and responsive, heart and
respiratory rate are increased, gastric and
respiratory secretions are increased, and
passage of meconium commonly occurs.
Following this stage is a period of
stabilization of physiologic systems &
vacillating patern of sleep & activity.
10. Gestational Age Assessment:
• An accurate assessment of age is important
for 2 reasons
• Age and growth patterns appropriate to that
age aid in identifying neonatal risks
• Help in developing management plans
Gestational age can measure by weight for
gestational age chart.
11. Gestational Age Number of weeks that have elapsed since
the first day of the last menstrual period to the time of birth. This
is usually retrieved from mother’s Antenatal History.
Gestational Age:
• SGA- small for gestational age-weight below 10th percentile •
• AGA-weight between 10 and 90th percentiles
• LGA-weight above 90th percentile
12.
13. Behavioural Assessment
• While babies may not speak their first
word for a year, they are born ready to
communicate with a rich vocabulary of body
movements, cries and visual responses: all part
of the complex language of infant behavior.
14. • The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
(NBAS) was developed in 1973 by Dr. T. Berry
Brazelton and his colleagues. The scale
represents a guide that helps parents, health
care providers and researchers understand the
newborn's language. " The scale is designed to
reveal an infant’s strengths and preferences,
so that parents may have a better
understanding of their newborn’s
capabilities.”
15. • The scale contains 28 behavioral and 18 reflex
items for parents and doctors to assess. It also
reviews a baby’s capabilities in several
different developmental areas: autonomic,
motor, state regulation, and social-interactive
systems. The result is not a score, but instead
an understanding of how infants integrate
these areas as they adapt to their new
environment.
16. Definition
•Head to toe physical examination of a newborn to look for any
abnormalities or pathology.
•Includes biochemical screening & certain special screening
(hearing assessment, Echocardiography)
17. • Assesment at birth
• Physical examination
• Biochemical screening
• Special screening
• Retinopathy Of Prematurity
• Hearing assesment
• Echocardiography
18. Physical examination
• Complete physical examination within 24
hours of birth.
• It is best to examine when the infant is quiet.
• Ensure infant is naked : he/she can be in
diapers, but you have to open it.
• Do not forget to wash your hands prior to
examination.
19. Measurements…
• Head circumference :
- Occipitofrontal circumference
- place measuring tape around front of head,
below the
brow and occipital area.
- Normal range 32cm-37cm
• Length & Percentile (refer growth chart)
• Weight & Percentile (refer groth chart)
20. Vital signs
a) Temperature : Rectal
b) Respirations : Normal rate is 40-60
c) Blood pressure : Correlates with gestational
age, post natal age, birth weight.
d) Pulse rate : Awake 120-160bpm, Asleep 70-
80bpm
21. Colour
Plethora (deep rosy
red)
Jaundice
Pallor
Cyanosis(central,
peripheral,
acrocyanosis)
“Blue on pink: or
“Pink on blue”
Harlequin colouration
Mottling
Rashes
Milia
Erythema toxicum
Candida albicans rash
Transient neonatal pustular me
Acne neonatorum
SKIN
23. HEAD : General, Cuts, Bruises
o Anterior and posterior fontanelles
- Large anterior fontanelle
- Small anterior fontanelle
- Bulging fontanelle
o Molding
o Caput succedaneum
o Cephalohematoma
o Increased intracranial pressure
o Craniosynostosis
o Craniotabes
24. Neck & Facial Features
• Face : Look for obvious abnormalities.Note the general shape of the
nose, mouth and chin. Presence of syndromic features is often
diagnosed clinically throughout experience.
• Neck : Note shape, range of motion, and any webbing; palpate for masses
– Brachial palsy
– Erb’s palsy
– Fractured clavicle
• Ears : Unusual shape, low set ears, periauricular skin tags
(papillomas), hairy ears.
25. • Eyes : Observe shape, size and position of eyes. Note integrity and color
of iris and sclera. Ophthalmoscopic examination to assess pupillary size
and red retinal reflex
• Nose : Size and Shape;
Note placement of the septum
Formation of the nasal bridge;
Verify patency (Flat nasal bridge , Deviated septum , Choanal atresia ,
Nasal pit )
• Mouth : Hard & soft palate for evidence of cleft palate
Neck & Facial Features
26. Chest
• Observation : respiratory rate, chest symmetrical,
sternal/intercostal /subcostal recession, nasal flaring,
grunting, stridor
• Breath sounds : Equality bilaterally, presence of any
additional sound.
• Pectus excavatum : sternum that is altered in shape.
• Breast in newborn : May be abnormally enlarged (3-4cm)
due to effects of maternal estrogens.
27. Heart :
• Observation : heart rate, rhythm, quality of heart
sounds, active precordium
• Position of heart : may be determined by auscultation
• Presence of murmur
• Palpate the pulses (femoral) & define whether its
normal, weak or absent.
• Check for perfusion
• Signs of congestive heart failure : gallop, tachycardia &
abnormal pulses
28. Abdomen
• Observation : scaphoid abdomen, omphalocele,
gastroschisis
• Palpation : Check for distension, tenderness or
masses. Palpate liver, spleen, kidneys and groin
and note any masses
• Auscultation : Listen for bowel sound
• Inspect anus for position and verify patency
29. Umbilicus
• Should have 2 arteries 1 vein.
• Inspect for discharge, redness or edema around base
of the cord
• Appearance : should be translucent. A greenish
yellowish colour suggest meconium staining
30. Genitalia : Any infant with ambiguos genitalia
should not undergo gender assignment until a formal
endocrinology evaluation• Male
• Length : > 2cm
• Determine site of meatus
• Palpate bilateral testicles
• Examine for inguinal hernia
• Look for hypospadias, epispadias, chordae.
• Observe colour of scrotum
• Phimosos-foreskin cannot be retracted
• Cryptotorchidism-testes not descended
• Female
• Inspect for size and location of the labia,
clitoris, meatus, and vaginal opening
• Pseudomenses
• Vaginal tag a small appendage or flap on
the mucous membranes; common neonatal
variation that usually disappears in a few
weeks
31. Extremities : Examine the arms & legs
paying close attention to the digits
• Syndactyly
• Polydactyly
• Oligodactyly
• Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV)
• Metarsus Varus
32. Trunk & Spine
• Observe curvature and integrity
• Check for any gross defects of the spine. An abnormal
pigmentation/ hairy patches over the lower back should
increase the suspicion that an underlying vetebral
abnormality exists.
• A sacral or pilonidal dimple may indicate a small
meningocele or other anomaly.
• Spina bifida – defect in closure of the neural tube that is
associated with malformations of the vertebrae & spinal
cord
33. Hips
• Congenital hip dislocation ( Ortolani & Barlow
Maneuvers)
• Assymetry of the skin folds on the dorsal surface
• Shortening of the affected leg
34. Nervous System : Observe for any
abnormal movement/ excessive irritability
• Muscle tone
– Hypotonia : Floppiness
– Hypertonia : Extended arms&legs, hyperextension
of back & tightly clenched fists.
• Reflexes
– Rooting reflex
– Glabellar reflex
– Grasp reflex
– Neck righting reflex
– Moro’s reflex
35. Biochemical screening
• Simple laboratory investigation to diagnose congenital
metabolic disorder that may lead to mental
retardation and even death if left untreated.
• The goal of this screening is to give all newborns a
chance to live a normal life.
• It provides the opportunity for early treatment of
diseases that are diagnosed before symptoms appear
• Malaysia : G6PD deficiency & Congenital
Hypothyroidism
36. G6PD deficiency
• G6PD deficiency is one of the most common
genetic diseases affecting an estimated 400
000 000 people worldwide.
• All newborn screened for G6PD and in case of
deficiency should be explained to both
parents.
• Test : Beutler fluorescent spot test : rapid &
cheap test that identifies NADPH produced by
G6PD under UV light.
37. Congenital
Hypothyroidism
• Significant decrease in, or absence of thyroid
function present at birth.
• Approximately 1 in 4000 newborn infants has a
severe deficiency of thyroid function, while even
more have mild or partial degrees.
• If untreated for several months after birth, severe
congenital hypothyroidism can lead to growth
failure and permanent mental retardation.
38. Screening for ROP : is a disorder of
the developingretina of low birth weight preterm infants
that potentiallyleads to blindness.
• Infants with a birth weight of less than 1500 g
• Gestationalage of 32 weeks or less
• Infants who required oxygen supply
39. Hearing Assesment
• Early identification of hearingloss and appropriate
intervention within the first 6 monthsof life has
been demonstrated to prevent many of these
adverseconsequences and facilitate language
acquisition.
40. • Family History of Hearing Loss
• Perinatal Infection
• Craniofacial Anomalies
• Very Low Birth Weight
• Hyperbilirubinemia
(>340mmol/L)
• Bacterial Meningitis
• Ototoxic Medications
• Syndrome Associated with
Hearing Loss
• Prolonged Ventilation
• Severe Asphyxia at Birth
Hearing Assesment
41. ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
• GDM ON S/C INSULIN
• GDM ON DIET CONTROL
• ANY CLINICALLY HEARD MURMUR
• LARGE FOR GESTATION AGE
• NEWBORN WITH MACROSMIC FEATURES
• SYNDROMIC NEWBORN (DOWN’S SYNDROME,
50. Neuromuscular Maturity
• Neuromuscular system evaluation:
-Gestational maturity rating is measured after the baby is
born by the Ballard Scale, it consists of six evaluation
areas of Neuromuscular maturity and seven items of
physical maturity
-A score is assigned to each area. The more neurologically
mature the baby, the higher the score.
51. Neuromuscular Maturity
Neuromuscular system evaluation, includes:
• Posture - how does the baby hold his/her arms and legs
• Square window - how far the baby's hands can be flexed
toward the wrist
• Arm recoil - how far the baby's arms "spring back" to a
flexed position
• Popliteal angle - how far the baby's knees extend
• Scarf sign - how far the elbows can be moved across the
baby's chest
• Heel to ear - how close the baby's feet can be moved to the
ears.
57. Heel to ear
0 if he heel can easily be pulled to ear
58. Assessment of Reflexes
• Rooting & Sucking: touch infant’s lip, cheek or corner
of mouth with pacifier
-Infant turns head toward stimulus, opens mouth,
takes hold and sucks
Grasp:
Palmar- (between 3-4 months) Place finger in palm of
hand
-Infants finger curl around examiners fingers
Plantar- (lessens by 8 months) Place finger at base of
toes
-infants toes curl downward
59. Assessment of Reflexes
• Glabellar: tap forehead, bridge of nose, or maxilla
-Newborn blinks for first 4 or 5 taps (continuos
blinking means extrapyramidal disorder)
• Babinski Sign: stroke upward along lateral aspect of
sole, then move finger across ball of foot
• -All toes hyperextend, big toe will dorsiflex
(record as a positive sign)
-Absence requires neurological evaluation
-This should disappear after 1 yr. of age
60. Assessment of Reflexes
• Stepping or Walking: Hold infant vertically
allowing one foot to touch table surface
-Infant will simulate walking, term infant walk
on soles of feet & preterm walk on their toes
• Crawling: place newborn on abdomen
-newborn makes crawling movements with
arms and legs (disappears at 6 wk of age)
61. Nutrition
•An Infant may be put to breast feed shortly after birth or at least
within 4 hours of birth.
•Most infants are on demand feeding schedules and are allowed to
fed when they awaken
•Usually mothers are encouraged to feed their children every 3 to 4
hours during the day, and only when the when the infant awakens
during the night for the first few days after work
•Formula fed infants usually eat every 3 to 4 hours
•Water supplements are not recommended
62. Diagnostic Tests
•Blood glucose levels
•Urinalysis
•Bilirubin levels
•CBC
•Methods: heel-stick blood sample is obtained to detect a variety
of congenital conditions.
•Screening mandated by law, all states screen for phenylketonuria
(PKU) and hypothyroidism, but each state determines which test is
administered.
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64. Skin:
• Note skin color:
• Usually pink
• If fingers and toes have a bluish tinge that sign of poor blood circulation
during the first few hours.
• Petechiae: Tiny reddish-purple spots on parts of the body that were
pressed hard during delivery. However, petechiae on all parts of the
body could be a sign of a disorder.
• Erythema toxicum :About half of all newborns develop a rash about 24
hours after birth. It is harmless and disappears in 7 to 14 days.
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66.
67. Head and neck:
• HEAD : Anterior and posterior fontanelles
• Large anterior fontanelle
• Small anterior fontanelle
• Bulging fontanelle
• Molding
• Caput succedaneum
• Cephalohematoma
• Increased intracranial pressure
• Craniosynostosis
• Craniotabes
75. Neck & Facial Features:
• Face : Look for obvious abnormalities. Note
the general shape of the nose, mouth and
chin.
• Neck : The neck is examined for swelling,
growths, and twisting or spasms.
• Nose : Size and Shape. Note placement of the
septum & Formation of the nasal bridge;
76. • Ears : Examine the ears and note whether they are properly
formed and in the correct place. For example, low-set or
incorrectly formed ears may mean the newborn has a genetic
disorder and/or hearing loss.
• Eyes : Observe shape, size and position of eyes. Note integrity
and color of iris and sclera. Ophthalmoscopic examination to
assess pupillary size and red retinal reflex
• Mouth: examine the mouth for problems. Some newborns are
born with teeth, which may need to be removed, or a cleft lip or
cleft palate .
77. Heart & lungs:
• Need to listens the heart and lungs through a
stethoscope to detect any abnormality. Abnormal
sounds such as a heart murmur or lung congestion.
• Inspects the newborn's skin color. A blue color of the
face and torso may be a sign of congenital heart or
lung disease.
• Should watch the newborn breathe and count the
number of breaths in a minute. Grunting and/or flaring
nostrils with breathing and breathing too fast or too
slow can be signs of problems.
Heart & lungs:
78. Abdomen and genitals :
• Examines the general shape of the abdomen and also checks the
size, shape, and position of internal organs, such as the kidneys,
liver, and spleen. Enlarged kidneys may indicate a blockage to the
outflow of urine.
• Examines the genitals to ensure: Urethral opening and proper
location, testes should be present in the scrotum, the labia are
prominent because of exposure to the mother's hormones, and
they remain swollen for the first few weeks. Secretions from the
vagina that contain blood and mucus are normal. Also examines
the anus to make sure the opening is normally placed.
Editor's Notes
Eye Ab- Edema
Ear - This pinna deformity, where the superior edge of the helix is folded down, is known as lop ear
Deformed nose
this infant has a cleft palate. Here, only the lateral margins of the palate are visible. Because the mouth is wide open to the nasal cavity, the NG tube can be seen passing through the nasopharynx as well as the mouth.