| G. Issues Unique to Newborns |
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Prerequisite |
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1. Understanding of transition from fetal to neonatal physiology |
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Learning Objectives |
Activities |
| G.1 |
Describe the important historical information, physical exam findings, and laboratory data helpful in developing the differential diagnosis for a newborn with the presenting signs or symptoms listed in Table 1. |
Lecture on Approach to the newborn |
| G.2 |
Describe factors in the maternal and newborn history that may put a neonate at risk for medical problems |
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| G.3 |
Identify which diseases are detected by neonatal blood screening |
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| G.4 |
Describe the special methods involved in performing a newborn physical examination (e.g. hip exam) |
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| G.5 |
Identify the key concepts used in the clinical evaluation of gestational age and stability at birth (e.g. APGAR, and Ballard Exam) |
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