Neonatal Inspection and Examination course for Nurses

This session describes a comprehensive approach to the clinical assessment of a neonatal patient with a respiratory problem. It details what to include in a respiratory inspection and physical examination.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe a comprehensive approach to the clinical respiratory assessment of a neonatal patient
• State what to include in a neonatal respiratory history, inspection and physical examination

The assessment of the newborn and the neonate is not vastly different to the assessment of the older child. However, there are some specific areas which become more pertinent, and this session aims to provide the reader with confidence in a structured and targeted approach.