Newborn Exam
In this video, the viewer will learn the key aspects of the newborn physical exam, and how to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.

Learning Objectives
Recall key neonatal airway‑relevant anatomic features identified on physical examination that may affect mask ventilation or endotracheal intubation
Explain how findings such as nasal obstruction, oral cavity anomalies, jaw structure, or abnormal tone influence neonatal airway management and intubation planning
Apply a focused neonatal airway assessment to identify conditions that may complicate intubation or require alternative airway strategies
Analyze neonatal respiratory findings and upper airway anatomy to determine when escalation toward advanced airway support should be anticipated
Evaluate neonatal airway risk factors identified on physical exam to guide equipment selection, backup planning, and escalation of care
Author(s)
Nina B Gold, MD, MS
Clinical Cytogenetics, Pediatrics | Massachusetts General Hospital
Lucy Rubin, MD
Neonatal Fellow | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Resident Physician | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Project Coordinator | OPENPediatrics
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Gold Nina Erickson A, Rubin L, Wolbrink TA. Newborn Exam. 5/2018. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3545/newborn-exam.
