Preterm and term newborn: primary investigations

The present overview is aimed at reporting the standard primary investigations that are mandatory in preterm and term newborns at admission to neonatal unit in the first hours after birth. Herein, the main neonatal screening tests for early detection of metabolic diseases are described as well as la...

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Published in:The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine 2012-04, Vol.25 (S1), p.70-72
Main Authors: Risso, Francesco M., Sannia, Andrea, Gazzolo, Diego
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Neonatal Screening
prematurity
screening
term newborn
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Summary:The present overview is aimed at reporting the standard primary investigations that are mandatory in preterm and term newborns at admission to neonatal unit in the first hours after birth. Herein, the main neonatal screening tests for early detection of metabolic diseases are described as well as laboratory standard procedures (glycaemia, bilirubin, blood gas, infectious diseases analyses) monitoring parameters (vital signs recordings, blood and transcutaneous gas assessment, blood pressure recordings) and ultrasound pattern (cranial and cardiac).
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.3109/14767058.2012.664892