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Before Your First Day in Newborn Nursery

Before Your First Day in Newborn Nursery

Update: 2023-02-01
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This episode will prepare you to see well newborn babies in the newborn nursery on day 1. We will talk about the typical newborn stay, the information you need to gather to successfully give oral presentations on your patients, the newborn physical exam, and the tests and procedures commonly performed on all newborns.



  • Nursery orientation: family expectations and goals of the healthcare team, expected length of stay

  • History 

    • Maternal History:

      • Gs and Ps

      • Prenatal Care: prenatal labs and ultrasounds

      • Past Medical History & medications

      • Social situation/support





    • Baby History:

      • Gestational Age

      • Delivery type and why, resuscitation efforts and complications

      • Growth parameters





  • The complete newborn exam: head to toe

  • During the newborn stay:

    • Ins and Outs

    • Medications and vaccines

    • Routine screening labs and tests

    • Parental discharge education 

    • Discharge criteria and follow up



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Before Your First Day in Newborn Nursery

Before Your First Day in Newborn Nursery

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