Karlsen 2006 Neurological Status Normal reflexes in term infant Root and suck © K.. Karlsen 2006 Neurological Status Normal reflexes in term infant Root and suckMoroarms extend, abduct,
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Kristine A KarlsenMSN, RNC, NNP
Author
National Program Director, Founder
The S.T.A.B.L.E Program
Park City, Utah
stable@stableprogram.org
Author
National Program Director, Founder
The S.T.A.B.L.E Program
Park City, Utah
stable@stableprogram.org
PowerPoint ® Design Mary Puchalski MS, RNC, APN/CNS
Lombard, Illinois
mary@stableprogram.org
Medical Illustrations Marilou Kundmueller RN, BSN, MA
ConsistentOrganizedGentle approach
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Wash hands, wear gloves
Use clean equipment
Keep infant warm
Perform while infant in quiet
state whenever possible
Shield infant’s eyes from
exam light
Comfort infant during and
after exam
Change soiled diapers / redress following exam
Principles of Physical Exam
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Principles of Physical Exam
Observe before touching
Auscultation beforepalpation–in quietenvironmentGentle palpationAvoid if acute abdomenExtra care withpremature infants
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Infant Size
MeasurementWeightLengthHead circumference
Appropriate size for age (AGA)Well-nourished appearance
percentile for gestational age
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Infant Size
Use Ballard exam to
assess gestational age
Gestational age assessment
Gestational age assessment
Active, alert, good tone, moderate
flexion, symmetric strength
and movement
Strong, symmetric cry
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Neurological Status
Normal reflexes in term infant
Root and suck
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Neurological Status
Normal reflexes in term infant
Root and suckMoroarms extend, abduct, hands open, followed byflexion of arms and closing of hands
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Neurological Status
Normal reflexes in term infant
Root and suckMoroarms extend, abduct, hands open, followed byflexion of arms and closing of hands
Palmar and plantar grasp
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Neurological Status
Normal reflexes in term infant
Root and suck
Moroarms extend, abduct, hands open, followed by
flexion of arms and closing of hands
Palmar and plantar grasp
Babinskiextension or flexion of toes after stimulating
sole of foot
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Neurological Status
Normal reflexes in term infant
Root and suck
Moroarms extend, abduct, hands open, followed by
flexion of arms and closing of hands
Palmar and plantar grasp
Babinskiextension or flexion of toes after stimulating
sole of foot
Tonic neck (fencing position)
Truncal incurvation (Galant reflex)pelvis moves toward
Varies with molding andscalp swelling
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Head
Sutures
ApproximatedOverlappingWide-spacedMobility
Occipital bone
Occipital bone
Sagittal suture
Sagittal suture
Posterior fontanel
Lambdoidal suture Lambdoidal suture
Frontal bone
Frontal bone Coronal suture Coronal suture
Anterior
Parietal bone
Parietal bone
Metopic suture Metopic suture
Squamosal suture Squamosal suture
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Head
Shape
MoldingSymmetricAsymmetric
Size of fontanels
AnteriorPosterior
Scalp swellings
LocationCharacteristics
© David A Clark MD
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Head
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Caput Succedaneum Cephalohematoma Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Head Scalp Swellings Scalp Swellings
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Emissary vein
Superior sagittal sinus
Duration Blood loss
Palpation Location
Resolves in
48 – 72 hours Minimal
Soft and spongy Edema of presenting
part of scalp – usually
shifts with positioning
Accumulation of serosanguineous fluid in subcutaneous tissues of scalp
Accumulation of serosanguineous fluid in subcutaneous tissues of scalp
Head Caput Succedaneum Caput Succedaneum
Palpation Location
Resolves in
2 weeks to
3 months
Rarely severe X-ray if skull fracture suspected
Initially firm More fluctuant after 48 hrs
Stops at sutures Parietal and occipital bones
May be bilateral
Emissary vein
Superior sagittal sinus
Blood accumulation between skull bone and periosteum
Blood accumulation between skull bone and periosteum
Emissary vein
Superior sagittal sinus
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Duration Blood loss
Palpation Location
Resolves over
2 – 3 wks High morbidity
& mortality
May lead to severe anemia and hypovolemic shock
Rupture of emissary veinssubtle but massive hemorrhage!
Superior sagittal sinus
Subgaleal space – holds up to 240 ml
of blood – potentially entire blood volume
Subgaleal space – holds up to 240 ml
of blood – potentially entire blood volume
Palpation Location
Resolves over
2 – 3 wks High morbidity
& mortality
May lead to severe anemia and hypovolemic shock
Video courtesy of Swiss Society of Neonatology
Infant with subgaleal hemorrhage
Note area of hemorrhage
Anterior
Note fluid waves, tachypnea and retractions Note fluid waves, tachypnea and retractions
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Hair Abnormal Findings
Low hairline ©David A Clark MD
Trisomy 21
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Congenital absence of hair growth – bald patch Congenital absence of hair growth – bald patch
Hair Abnormal Findings
Cornelia de Lange syndrome
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Face
SymmetryFeatures
Symmetric facies
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Short, up-turned nose
Smooth, long philtrum
Thin upper lip
Pinched appearance of noseLow-set, malformed earsMicrognathia
Central facial anomalies, midface hypoplasiaAnophthalmia, microphthalmia,
hypotelorismCataracts, coloboma of irisBroad, bulbous noseCleft lip, palateLow-set, malformed earsScalp defects
cutis aplasia
Face Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
Microphthalmia Anophthalmia,
holoprosencephaly Anophthalmia, holoprosencephaly
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Asymmetrynerve injury
Eyes Position and Size
Normal eye spacinginner canthal distance
= palpebral fissure length
Outer canthal distance
Palpebral fissure length (size of eye) Interpupillary distance
Inner canthal distance
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Area of obstruction
Nose
Choanal Atresia
One or both nares obstructedCyanotic at rest but
‘pinks up’with crying
If bilateral, may needoral airway orendotracheal intubationOral airway sizes
00–small infants
0–term or largeinfants
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and Chin Abnormal Findings Mouth
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Pierre-Robin Sequence
Very small jaw
Tongue obstructs airway
May have cleft palate
©Jack Dolcourt MD
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Neck Abnormal Findings
Cystic hygroma soft, fluctuant, transilluminates Cystic hygromasoft, fluctuant, transilluminates
Chest Abnormal Findings
Broad chest and wide spaced nipples
Broad chest and wide spaced nipples
© David A Clark MD
Turner syndrome
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Accessory nipple
Broad chest and wide spaced nipples Broad chest and wide spaced nipples
Respiratoryrate > 60‘tachypnea’
Respiratory rate < 30 plus laboredbreathingsign of exhaustion
!Gaspingsign of impendingcardiorespiratory arrestGrunting
FlaringRetractions
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Retractions
Intercostal–between the ribs
Substernal–under the sternum
Chest and Airway
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Diaphragmatic hernia
Bowel in chestUAC tipaortashifted to rightGastric tube tipstomach in chest
Chest and Airway
CDH Stabilization
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Type C 86%
Type C 86% Type D Type D 1% 1% Type E Type E 4% 4%
Chest and Airway
TE fistulaRenalRadialLimb
Chest and Airway
Active bowel sounds
Soft and non-tender to palpation
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Abdomen
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Eagle-Barrett syndrome (Prune belly syndrome)
Appearancescaphoid, distended, visible loops
Colorerythema, bluish discoloration
Bowel soundshypo or hyperactive
Palpationfirm, tender, masses
Abdomen Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
Two vessel cord
Note herniation of abdominal contents through base of umbilical cord
High incidence (30 – 50%) of significant chromosomal, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, central nervous system anomalies
High incidence (30 – 50%) of significant chromosomal, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, central nervous system anomalies Omphalocele
Stabilization guidelines
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Gastroschisis
Defect in abdominal wall
to RIGHT of umbilical cord
No peritoneal sac protects the herniated organs
Defect in abdominal wall
to RIGHT of umbilical cord
No peritoneal sac protects the herniated organs
Normal Intestinal Development
Between 6 and 12 weeks gestation
bowel enters abdomen
Cecum rotates counterclockwise
to right lower quadrant
Intestine fixed to posterior abdominal
wall by wide fan of mesentery
Note points of fixationMesenteric artery suppliesblood to intestine
Midgut volvulus (twisting)
Clockwise rotation withstrangulationblood supply
to small intestine cut off
Heart in left sideusually indicates complex CHD
Abdomen Liver Abnormal Findings Liver Abnormal Findings
Liver
on left
Heart on right
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Abdomen Liver Abnormal Findings Liver Abnormal Findings
Cytomegalovirus – hepatosplenomegaly Cytomegalovirus – hepatosplenomegaly
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Biliary atresia with liver
enlargement and acholic stool
Biliary atresia with liver
enlargement and acholic stool
Abnormal curvaturescoliosis, lordosis, kyphosisVertebral alignment
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Myeloschisis
Myelocystocele Myelomeningocele
©David A Clark MD Stabilization guidelines
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Skin Color Normal Findings
Acrocyanosis–bluish discoloration of hands and feetOften resolves by 48 hours of age
Rule out hypothermia
Twin-to-twin transfusion Twin-to-twin transfusion
©David A Clark MD
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Indicates cardiac / respiratory dysfunction
Hemoglobincarrying no O2appears
purple“reduced hemoglobin”
until skin refills Count seconds until skin refills Compare upper
to lower body Compare upper
Persistent cutismarmoratawith some trisomies
or syndromes
Skin Perfusion Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
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Skin Non-pathologic Findings Non-pathologic Findings
Erythema toxicum
Common benign rashsmall white
or yellow papules or vesicles with
erythematous base
Most common on face, trunk, extremities
Smear reveals numerous eosinophils
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Skin Non-pathologic Findings Non-pathologic Findings
Transient neonatal pustular melanosis
Superficial vesiculopustular lesions
Usually rupture within 12 to 48 hours after birth
After rupture, pigmented
macules are seen
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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita Erb’s palsy
Erb’s palsy
Extremities Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
Thanotrophic dwarf Achondroplasia
Extremities Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
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Amniotic band constriction Amniotic band constriction
Amniotic band amputation
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Extremities Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
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Cornelia de Lange – phocomelic Cornelia de Lange – phocomelic
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© David A Clark MD
Rubinstein-Taybi – broad thumb Rubinstein-Taybi – broad thumb Triploidy
Zellweger syndrome – ulnar deviation Zellweger syndrome – ulnar deviation
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Zellweger syndrome – prominent knees Zellweger syndrome – prominent knees
Extremities Abnormal Findings Abnormal Findings
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Simian crease
Short, broad hands and feet Short, broad hands and feet
Wide space between
great and second toe
Wide space between
great and second toe
Polydactyly Tapered, thin fingers
Hypospadias chordee – bifid scrotum
Hypospadias chordee – bifid scrotum
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Genitalia Male Male
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Bruising from breech
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