Common examination items for newborns

I can tell you that newborns need a series of necessary examinations after birth to ensure their health and normal development. The following are some common inspection items:

physical examination

Doctors will carefully check the height, weight and head circumference of newborns and evaluate their growth and development.

Cardiopulmonary auscultation

The doctor will listen carefully to the newborn's heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope to check for abnormalities.

Vision screening

Doctors will use special lights and instruments to check the eyes of newborns to rule out congenital eye problems.

Hearing screening

Doctors will use special equipment to test the hearing of newborns to ensure that they can hear the sound normally.

Umbilical cord examination

The doctor will check whether the umbilical cord of the newborn is complete and make sure there is no infection or other problems.

Blood examination

Doctors may take blood samples from newborns for routine blood tests to evaluate their hemoglobin levels, blood sugar levels and other important indicators.

Screening of metabolic diseases

Doctors may screen for certain metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism.

Other special inspections

According to the specific situation, the doctor may suggest other special examinations, such as ultrasonic examination and X-ray examination.