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Newborn infants’ first outpatient visit
Rigo V. , Pieltain C. , Schoffeniels C. , Kalenga M. , Belche J.L.
Rev Med Liege 2017, 72(5),253-259Abstract : The focus on outpatient follow-up of newborn infants increases as the duration of hospital stay after birth decreases. The first outpatient visit addresses the adequacy of the home transition. Appropriate feedings are checked. Sudden infant death syndrome prevention and security advices are reminded. Realisation of both neonatal dried blood screen and hearing test is confirmed, as well as planning of specific follow-up appointments. The physical exam will focus on red flags for diseases or malformations with a delayed presentation.
