The purpose of a systematic physical assessment in the newborn period is to examine for any anomalies, establish a baseline for observations and comparisons, and initiate referrals for continued care ...

CCHD screening guidelines: Implementation of standardized protocols, Part 2 Taking the pulse of neonatal screening for critical congenital heart disease. HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: Click here after ...

When a baby is born with critical congenital heart disease, early identification and intervention of the birth defect is critical to the child’s outcome. Three out of 1,000 newborns are born with CCHD ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP) are the most commonly occurring craniofacial birth defects. Although some CL/CPs are detected on prenatal ultrasound, the majority are immediately recognized in the ...