This document provides guidance on newborn assessment, which is a systematic examination of the newborn conducted shortly after birth and within the first 24 hours. It involves reviewing the pregnancy and delivery history and thoroughly examining the newborn from head to toe. The goals are to evaluate the newborn's adaptation to extrauterine life, detect any medical issues or congenital abnormalities, and assess resuscitation needs. The assessment consists of evaluating vital signs, reflexes, muscle tone, appearance and measurements of the body. It is important for ensuring the health of the newborn.
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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.
Fourth stage of labor: The hour or two after delivery when the tone of the uterus is reestablished as the uterus contracts again, expelling any remaining contents. These contractions are hastened by breastfeeding, which stimulates production of the hormone oxytocin.
This presentation contain:
Normal neonate;
Physiological adaptation;
Initial & Daily assessment
Essential newborn care; Thermal control,
Breast feeding, presentation of infections
Immunization
Minor disorders of newborn and its management
Levels of neonatal care (level I, II, & III)
At primary, secondary and tertiary levels
Maintenance of Reports and Records
Immediate care of newborn, midwifery and obstetrical nursingNursing education
Having brief knowledge regarding immediate care of newborn The time of birth is one of transition from intrauterine life to an independent existence and call for many adjustment in the physiology of the baby. Normal infant are at low risk of developing problems in the new born period and therefore, require primary care only. That’s means the, new born care is comprehensive strategy designed to improve the health of newborn through intervention just soon after birth, in post natal ward and up to 28 days.
Essential care of the normal healthy neonates can be provided by the mothers under supervision of nursing personnel or basic or primary health care provider. About 80% of the newborn babies should be kept with their mothers rather than in separate nursery. The immediate care after birth is simple but very important. The baby has just come from warm quit uterus. So be gentle with the baby and keep the warm.
DEFINITION-
Newborn is the child of the first month of the life and transition of intrauterine life to extrauterine life.
Purposes-
1) To establish, maintain and support respiration
2) To prevent injury and infection
3) To provide warmth and prevent hypothermia
4) To identify actual or potential that may require immediate attention
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1. NEWBORN ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION-
It is a detailed systematic and whole body examination of newborn. Assessment of the
newborn as soon as possible after birth and subsequent assessment in the postnatal period are vital
responsibility of the nurses working in hospital or in the community. The assessment should include
detailed history of prenatal and intranatal period and genetic history of family along with head to toe
examination. Assessment of the newborn must be examined thoroughly within 24 hours of birth.
Before actual examination, the important maternal and perinatal history should be reviewed.
DEFINITION-
A detailed and systematic whole body examination of a stabilized newborn baby during the early
hours of life.
PURPOSES-
To determine the normalcy of different body system for healthy adaptation to extra uterine life.
To detect significant medical problem for immediate assessment.
To detect any congenital problem.
To assess the need for resuscitation.
Any disorder which may affect the well being of the baby.
STEPS-
Assessment of newborn can be divided into following steps
1. Immediate assessment with APGAR score
2. The transitional assessment during period of reactivity
1. Immediate assessment-
The initial assessment of neonate is a very important activity immediately after birth. The most
essential assessment is the first cry. Good cry helps in establishment of satisfactory breathing. The
respiration, heart rate , and skin color are the basic criteria which should be evaluated immediately
to determine the need for life saving support, i.e. resuscitation. For assessment of the baby
immediately after birth, apgar scoring is done. Apgar score is a quantitative method of assessing
the infant respiratory, circulatory and neurological status. It is done at 1 min and 5 min after birth.
The criteria are respiration, heart rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability and skin colour.
2. Total score- 10
No depression- 7-10
Mild depression- 4-6
Severe depression-0-3
When score between 7-10 it indicates that newborn is easily adjust to extra uterine environment.
The score between 4-6 indicates moderately difficulty to adjust extra uterine environment
The score between 3 0r below the neonates is severe distress which must be treated immediately.
2. Transitional assessment- immediately after birth neonates tries to cope up with the extra uterine
environment. Newborn during first 24 hours gets various changes in the vital function such as
heart rate, respiration, motor activity, colour and bowel activity, these changes occurs in orderly
manner. It is known as period of reactivity.
a. First period of reactivity- after birth during first 6-8 hours, the newborn passess through the first
period of reactivity. During first 30 minutes of period of reactivity. The neonates is alert, active,
cries and has strong sucking reflex. This is the good time for breast feeding and eye to eye
contacts with mothers. Respiratory rate over 60 per minute and heart rate is 160 per minute.
Bowel sounds are heard and mucus secretions are increased, and exposure to environment should
be avoided to maintain the vital signs. During this time following assessment is done-
General examination
Anthropometric assessment
Head to toe examination
Neurologic examination
Reflexes
Estimation of gestational age
b. Second period of reactivity- is starts when neonates awakes from first sleep. It is a about 6-8
hours after the birth. It is for about 2-5 hours. In this period, the neonates again become alert,
active and responsive, respiration rate and heart rate will also slightly increase. During this period
the stabilization of physiological system will occur.
3. Assessment in this period includes-
A. GENERAL EXAMINATION
Posture- in full term babies, generalized flexion is seen. The neck and extremities are flexed.
Preterm babies may lie in frog like structure.
Activity- normal neonates are alert and active. The baby may be irritable or drowsy if having any
neurological problem.
Cry- normal neonates cries when hungry or wet. Weak cry is seen in preterm or low birth weight
baby. High pitch cry is seen in babies with raised intracranial pressure.
Color- the entire body and extremities are pink. If the baby is having respiratory distress
extremities may be blue.
Vital sign- TPR are checked. The temperature of newborn babies’ ranges between 35.5Cto 37.5
C. the heart rate should be auscultated with stethoscope when the baby is calm normally ranges
from 120-140 beats/ min. the respiratory rates ranges from 40-60 breaths/ min.
B. ANTHROPOMETRIC ASSESSMENT
Weight- the body weight of neonates on an average is 2.5 to 3kg. the neonates loses about 10%
weight in the first ten days of life. There after babies gains about 25-30 gms/ days.
Length- the averages length of a neonates is 45-50 cm.
Head circumferences- immediately after birth, moulding of skull may give inaccurate
measurement of head circumferences. So it should be measures after 48 hours of birth the normal
head circumferences is 33-3 cm. it may be larger in cases of hydrocephalus and smaller in
microcephaly.
Chest circumferences- it is about 31-33 cm. it is 2-3 cm less than head circumferences.
4. C. HEAD TO TOE EXAMINATION-
Skin- the neonates skin is soft, smooth and puffy. At birth it is covered with white cheesy
substances known as vernix caseosa. Vernix caseosa act as a insulating layer and it have
antibacterial or bacteriostatic power. Skin should be observed for cyanosis, jaundice, pallor.
Check the hair distribution or languo hairs, Mongolian spots on skin. Check skin turgor for
dehydration.
Head- head of the neonates consists skull bones that are not close completely, due to this skull is
easily moulded during the passage through the birth canal at the time of birth. where the suture
lines are joined they form the fontanelles.
Anterior fontanelle Posterior fontanelle
Bounded by the parietal and frontal bone
It is diamond in shape
It is about 2.5 cm long and 4 cm wide
It is closed at 12-18 month of age
It is also called bregma.
Bounded by occipital and parietal bones
It is triangular in shape
It is about 2.5cm wide & 2.5 cm long
It is closed in 2 month of ages
It is also called Lambda
5. If the suture are wide and fontanelles are buldged indicates increased intracranial pressure which
is commonly seen in hydrocephalus condition. When fontanelle depressed it indicates
dehydration. We should also observe the caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma.
Face- examine the face for any asymmetry or malformations.
Eyes- eyes of newborn should be checked for oedema, conjunctivitis, discharge, colour of sclera .
yellow color indicates jaundice. Position of eyes and distance between inner canthus of both eyes
should be checked, it should be 2 cm in diameter. If it is more than 2 cm known as hypertelorism
and if it is less than 2 cm than known as hypotelorism. Neonates pupils are round in shape and
react to the light. There is no tear formation in the neonates.
Ear- it should be examined for size and shape. The ear cartilage is full term infant is fully
developed and ear returns its shape. Observe the startle reflex by the loud noise which indicates
audibility of the neonates.
Nose- it is examined for potency, depression or low nasal bridge, assess for nasal discharge,
deviated nasal septum, nasal flaring. Press the nasal tip and check for color, if it is yellowish
color for long duration it indicate jaundice.
Mouth & throat- it can be examined when the neonates is yawning or crying. Mouth should be
assessed for cleft palate. Observe the natal teeth. Assess oral thrush white patches on oral cavity
due to fungal infection.
Neck- neck of the newborn is short and having various folds. It should be checked for mobility,
any fracture of clavicle bone, observe any mass and webbing neck etc.
Chest- observe shape and size of chest. Normally chest is barrel shaped. Observe the nipple and
breast tissues, observe witch’s milk which is milky discharge due to effect of maternal hormones.
Parents of baby should not be worry because it will be resolved slowly and there is no treatment
for it. Check the rate and rhythm of respiration, neonate’s abdomen rises and falls during each
breathe.
Abdomen- it should be observed for shape and distention. Check bowel sounds, liver of newborn
can be palpated at 1-3cm below from the costal margin, the spleen tip is also palpated on left
side. the kidney lower pole may be palpable observe the umbilical cord for infection any
discharge, redness and observe two arteries and one vein. Check for any hernia or any anomalies.
Abdomen should feel soft during palpation.
Genitalia- in full term female neonates the labia majora cover the labia minora and clitoris is
visible on separating labia. Urethral opening should be below the clitoris. Pink red mucous
vaginal discharge may be found during first week due to sudden decrease of maternal harmones,
which is known as pseudomenstruation .
6. Male neonates should be inspected for testes descend, scrotum appears pigmented and wrinkled
with rugae. Penis should be inspected for urethral opening. Check for hydrocele and inguinal
hernia. The absence of testes in the scrotum may be seen in premature baby, full term baby
usually have both testes in scrotal sac.
Back & Spine- back should be checked for abnormal spinal curvature, hair on skin, depression
in the spine, spina bifida, meningocele, meningomyelocele etc. should be observed.
Buttocks- buttocks should be observed for nay mass. Perianal area should be checked for anal
opening, anal fissure or any other abnormalities.
Extremities- extremities are examined for nay fracture, range of motion, check the reflexes and
muscle tone. Fingers and toes should be observed for increased or decreased in number. Check
for club foot, club nails etc.
D. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
It is very important in neonates. Neurological mechanism are immature by both anatomically and
physiologically, which results in disturbances of temperature regulation, uncoordinated
movements and lack of control over musculature.
The neurological assessment is based on four fundamental observations-
Muscle tone- this is assessed by three parameter posture, passive tone, active tone
Joint mobility- in preterm baby the joints are relatively stiff so the degree of flexion at ankle and
wrist is limited. In term baby joints are more flexible and relaxed.
Automatic reflexes- the presence of certain automatic reflexes such as moro’s reflex, pupillary
reflex, blinking reflex, grasp, rooting & sucking reflex, help in establishing neurological health of
the neonates. These reflexes disappear after maturity of the nervous system.
Body movements- the neonates if not sleeping, is active and alert. The baby moves extremities
actively.
E. ASSESSMENT OF REFLEXES-
S.
No
Reflexes Behavioral Response Age Of
Apperance
Age Of
Disapperance
a. Reflexes of
eye
1. Blinking
reflex
When we expose the eyes of
neonates to the bright light or
approach of any objects towards
eyes, then neonates protect the
eyes by rapid closure of the
eyelid.
Birth Does not
disappear
7. 2. Pupillary
reaction
Pupils constricts when bright
light falls on it.
Birth Does not
disappear
3. Doll’s eye When we turn the neonates
head to right and left side, the
eyes do not adjust immediately
to the new position of the head,
they lag behind, same like a
dolls eye
Birth 3-4 month
b. Reflexes of
nose
4. Sneezing
reflex
Spontaneous responses of nasal
passage to any irritant
Birth Does not
disappear
5. Glabellar
reflex
When we tap the glabella (the
meeting point of forehead and
nose) the neonates react by
closure of eyes are blinking.
Birth Does not
disappear
c. Reflexes of
mouth
6. Rooting
reflex
When we touch the cheek along
the side of the mouth, the
neonate will turn his head
towards the same side, to find
out the food.
Birth 3-4 month
7. Sucking
reflex
When we touch the roof of the
neonates mouth with breast
nipple or with any other object,
neonates produce sucking
movement to take it inside.
Birth Begins to
diminish at 6
months
8. Gag reflex The gag reflex, also known as
the pharyngeal reflex or
laryngeal spasm, is a
contraction of the back of the
Birth Persists
throughout
the life
8. throat triggered by an object
touching the roof of your
mouth, the back of your tongue,
the area around your tonsils, or
the back of your throat. The
reflex helps prevent choking, as
well as helping to moderate the
transition from liquid to solid
foods during infancy.
9. Extrusion
reflex
When we touch the tongue of
the neonate, then he tries to
force it out ward.
Birth 4 months
10. Yawning
reflex
When the oxygen level is
decreased, the neonate inspires
large amount of air by opening
the mouth widely.
Birth Does not
disappear
d. Reflexes of
extremities
11. Grasp
reflex
a. Palmar grasp reflex- when
we place any objects in
neonates palm, neonates
holds it by closing all the
finger around the object, it
means whole palm and
fingers are used.
b. Planter grasp reflex- when
we place any object at
planter surface near to the
toes e.g. finger, the new
born reacts by flexion of all
toes to grasp the objects.
Birth
Birth
3 months
8 month
12. Babinski
reflex
When we stroke the outer
aspect of the sole of the neonate
foot from the heel to the base of
the toes by a firm object like
Birth 1 year
9. finger or any handy key,
neonate responds by
dorsiflexion of the big toe and
hyper extended toes.
e. Mass
reflex
13. Moro’s
reflex
When we hold the baby in
supine position by supporting
upper back and head with one
hand and lower back with
another hand, then neonates
head is suddenly allowed to
drop down backward, due to
sudden lack of support in
neonate’s head causes sudden
extension and abduction of the
extremities, with fanning of
fingers. Then followed by
flexion and abduction of
extremities.
Birth 3-4 month
14. Startle
reflex
When we produce a sudden
loud sound near to neonates,
then neonates react by
abduction of arms and flexion
of elbows, hand remains
clenched.
Birth 3-4 month
15. Perez
reflex
When infant is prone on a firm
surface, thumb is pressed along
spine from sacrum to neck,
infant responds by crying,
flexing extremities and
elevating pelvis and head and
lordosis of spine.
Birth 4- 6 month
10. 16. Tonic
reflex
When we place the child in
supine position and turn the
head suddenly in one side, the
neonate reacts by extension of
arm and leg of same side,
flexion of the arm and leg of
opposite side.
2 months 3-4 month
17. Stepping or
dancing
reflex
When we hold the infant from
axilla with both hands in a
vertical direction and touching
the feet to a hard surface there
is a flexion and extension of
legs, showing walking activity.
Birth 3-4 week
18. Crawl
reflex
When we place the baby on
abdomen, baby makes crawling
movements with arms and legs.
Birth 6 weeks
19. Parachute
reflex
When we suddenly lower the
neonates. From a short distance
in ventral suspension, it is
followed by extension of arms,
hands and fingers, same like a
parachute.
20. Landau
reflex
When the neonate is suspended
in prone position with the
examiner hand under the
abdomen, he responds by
extension of head, trunk and
hips. On flexing the head, trunk
and hip also shows flexion.
F. ASSESSMENT OF GESTATIONAL AGE: -
The assessment of gestational age of baby can be done using New Ballards Scale. It assigns a
score to various criteria, the sum of all of which is then extrapolated to the gestational age of the
fetus. These criteria are divided into Physical and Neurological criteria. This scoring allows for
the estimation of age in the range of 20 weeks-44 week of gestation; with accuracy to + 2 weeks.
11. 1. The neuromuscular criteria
These are:
Posture- Assess posture for the degree of flexion of the extremities. At term, a newborn’s legs
and arms are moderately flexed at rest. Preterm newborns show lesser degrees of flexion the
younger the gestational age, the less flexion the newborn demonstrate
Square window- Assess square window by grasping the newborn’s forearm and gently flexing
the wrist toward the inner arm. Do not allow rotation of the wrist. Measure the angle that forms
where the hand meets the wrist. At term, the hand should touch the wrist, resulting in a 0-degree
angle. Preterm newborns show greater angles of flexion at the wrist: the younger the gestational
age, the less flexibility at the wrist. Very preterm newborns have an angle of wrist flexion of 90
degrees or more.
Arm recoil- Measure arm recoil by first flexing and holding both forearms for 5 seconds, then
extending the arms and hands fully at the newborn’s side. Next, release the hands and allow the
arms to recoil (return to flexion). Term newborns demonstrate full recoil to a position of flexion
while preterm newborns show less flexion. Measure the angle of flexion at the elbow to determine
the arm recoil score.
12. Popliteal angle: With the newborn’s thigh pressed against his abdomen, measure the popliteal
angle by moving the foot gently toward the head until you meet resistance. At this point, measure
the angle behind the knee in the popliteal area. Term newborns are less flexible, with about a 90-
degree angle. With very preterm newborns, the leg straightens to a 180-degree angle.
Scarf sign- assess the scarf sign by grasping the newborn’s hand and attempting to cross the arm
over his body at the neck. The arms of term newborns meet resistance before crossing midline,
while preterm newborns cross the elbow past midline.
Heel To ear- Assess heel to ear by raising the newborn’s heel toward his head in an attempt to
bring the foot to the ear. Do not raise the newborn’s buttocks off of the examination surface. Stop
when you meet resistance and measure the degree of extension of the leg. With preterm newborns,
you’ll come close to touching the heel to the ear, while you’ll meet resistance almost immediately
with term newborns.
13. 2. The physical criteria
These are:
Skin- The skin ranges from translucent and friable in preterm newborns to leathery, cracked, and
wrinkled in post-term newborns. Assess the skin for transparency, cracks, veins, peeling, and
wrinkles
Ear/eye- The eye/ear assessment is an analysis of the ear cartilage and shape of the pinna. The
pinna is less curved in preterm newborns, while term newborns have a well-curved pinna with
firm cartilage. Determine ear recoil by folding the pinna down and assessing how quickly it
returns to its previous position. Also, very preterm newborns may have fused eyelids. You’ll score
the degree of fusion for these newborns.
14. Lanugo hair- Lanugo is very fine body hair. Extremely premature newborns have none. During
the middle of the third trimester, most fetuses have plentiful lanugo. Closer to term, this body hair
begins to thin. Terms newborns have very little, and it is nearly absent in post-term newborns.
Plantar surface- inspect the plantar surface of the foot for creases. Term newborns have creases
over the entire plantar surface, while the creases of a preterm newborn range from absent to faint
red markings.
Breast bud- Inspect the breast to assess the size of the breast bud in millimeters and the
development of the areola. Preterm newborns lack developed breast tissue. Term newborns have a
raised to a full areola with breast buds that are 3 to 10 millimeters in diameter.
15. Genitals- Observe the genitals for physical maturity. With males, the testes usually descend near
term and rugae (ridges or folds) are visible on the scrotum. Palpate the testes to determine if they
have descended and note the rugae. With extreme prematurity, the scrotum is flat and smooth.
With female newborns at term, the labia majora are larger than the clitoris and the labia minora.
Preterm newborns have a prominent clitoris and small labia minora. Base your scores on the
degree of development of the labia.
Based on gestational age, each neonate is classified as
Premature: < 34 wk
Late pre-term: 34 to < 37 wk
Early term: 37 0/7 wk through 38 6/7 wk
Full term: 39 0/7 wk through 40 6/7 wk
Late term: 41 0/7 wk through 41 6/7 wk
Postterm: 42 0/7 wk and beyond
Postmature: > 42 wk
16. BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOK SOURCES-
1. Parul Datta, Pediatric Nursing, Second Edition, Jaypee Brother and Medical Publisher (P) Ltd,
New Delhi, Pp. 67-71
2. Rimple Sharma, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, First Edition, Jaypee Brother and Medical
Publisher (P) Ltd, Haryana, Pp 150-165
3. Manoj Yadav, A Text Book of Child Health Nursing, 2011 Edition, S Vikas & Company
(Medical Publisher) India, Pp- 298-305
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