Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
Malays J Med Sci, 2023 Aug;30(4):193-206.
PMID: 37655147 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2023.30.4.16

Abstract

The physical examination of the newborn is essential in diagnosing neurological or neurosurgical conditions in the newborn. This article focuses on three clinical assessments of newborns and infants that are especially important if neurological problems are suspected: The Ballard score, the examination of the head in a baby with (suspected) hydrocephalus, and the neurological and developmental evaluation of an infant in an ambulatory setting. A textual description and a link to a video describe each assessment.

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