Newborn Examination

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Midwifery Scope of Practice

Collaborates with whānau, makes timely referrals, and implements emergency care when necessary.

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Standard 3 of Midwifery Practice

Collating and documenting comprehensive assessments of the woman and baby.

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Action for Assessment Doubts

Seek advice immediately from a senior midwife, GP, or specialist without diagnosing.

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Objective of Exam at Birth

Ensuring safe transition from womb to world and identifying major abnormalities.

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Birth Injury

Any trauma occurring to the baby during labour and birth.

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Congenital Abnormality

Physical, infectious, or chromosomal defect present at birth.

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Normal Neonatal Temperature

36.5°C to 37.5°C.

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Normal Neonatal Heart Rate

110 to 150 beats per minute.

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Normal Neonatal Respiration Rate

30 to 60 breaths per minute.

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Systematic Exam Sequence

Top-to-toe manner, starting with auscultation and ending with hips.

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Key Scalp Swellings

Caput succedaneum, cephalhematoma, scalp oedema, and subgaleal haemorrhage.

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Concerning Sacral Dimple

Located >2.5 cm from the anal verge, depth >5 mm, or invisible base.