Examination of the Newborn 1

Synopsis

Demonstrates the technique of examination of the newborn infant, including the preliminary assessment that is carried out immediately after delivery, and the more detailed examination that is performed subsequently. Minor abnormalities are discussed and illustrated by still pictures. These include birth trauma and moulding, abnormalities of the ears, eyes, mouth, limbs and genitalia, and skin lesions. Major abnormalities are not demonstrated or discussed in detail, but emphasis is placed on the more common and less serious conditions that are encountered. Stress is placed on the doctors responsibility to explain to the parents the findings of the examination and to discuss any anxieties that they may have.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.

Year of production

1979

Availability

Hire (Graves)

Notes

This videotape should not be confused with the University of Leeds programme of the same title.

Uses

Students, junior hospital staff, nurses.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

babies; clinical examination; newborn babies; paediatric medicine

Credits

Cast

N Griffin

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes

Closed down.

Sponsor

Name

University of London, Institute of Child Health

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy