Last Updated on August 19, 2026
Components of Neonatal Review in General
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e.g. AM Review / Oncall Review / Transfer in Review e.g. __ hours of life / Day __ of life e.g. Baby of ___ e.g. Baby girl born at 38 weeks e.g. Born via EMLSCS in view of fetal distress e.g. DOB: 25/4/2022 at 0400H e.g. AS: 9(1) 10(5) e.g. cTSH 11.3 **cTSH = cord TSH e.g. G6PD normal / G6PD deficient / G6PD intermediate List out each issue, and put in the relevant details Example: Mother details: ANC: Important especially in the case of neonatal jaundice, for risk stratification of NNJ Important for identification of duration of home quarantine, especially in cases where mother is COVID positive during peripartum period It is important to identify any issue with breastfeeding especially in primid mothers, before allowing babies discharge
Age
Name
Gender & Gestational Age at Delivery
Mode of Delivery
Date of Birth
**Make sure the DOB is documented correctly with date and time
APGAR Score
This means APGAR score at 1 minute = 9, APGAR score at 5 minutes = 10
cTSH status
G6PD status
COH: 30 cm
Lt: 48 cm
BW: 3.2 kg
CW: 3.1 kg (Reduced 100 g, 3.1 %)
**Lt = Length
**COH = circumference of head
**BW = Birthweight
**CW = Current weight
Current Issue(s)
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Mothers’ details
25 years old, G2P1, at 38 weeks
ABO: A+
HIV: NR
VDRL: NR
COVID 19 vaccination status: Completed 2 doses Pfizer + 1 dose booster Pfizer
1. GDM on diet control
2. Anaemia in pregnancy
Age
Gravidity + Parity + Gestational week
Blood group
HIV status
VDRL status
COVID 19 Vaccination status
ANC
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(Summary of) Birth History
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PROGRESS
– Any fever / temperature instability?
– Tolerating feeding?
– Any vomiting?
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Establishment of breastfeeding
– Other relevant questions to ask / check
Examination findings
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PLAN
Ventilation
Feeding / Fluids
Medications:
Investigations:
Other:
Your Name & MMC number // Sign & stamp