Doctor Reviews: Head-to-Toe NEONATAL assessment!

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For nurses, students, anyone who ever needs to do that FIRST exam on a baby! WHAT should you NEVER miss on a Neonatal Physical EXAM??!! Caput? Ear pits? Fontanelles? Down- slanting fissures? Syndactyly? Posteriorly rotated ears? Epstein pearls? Wide spaced nipples? Where to listen for murmurs? The rooting reflex? Moro? And on and on! In this video we cover how to examine the entire baby’s body- and what common variations and abnormalities you should be looking for!!!
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Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 16 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.
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**TIMESTAMPS**
00:10 Physical Exam
01:08 Exam of the Head
03:20 Exam of the Face: Eyes
05:25 Exam of the Face: Ears
07:02 Exam of the Face: Nose
07:44 Exam of the Face: Mouth
10:05 Exam of the Neck
10:50 Exam of the Chest
11:15 Cardiac Exam
12:45 Lung Exam
13:37 Chest Exam
14:27 Abdominal Exam
16:57 Femoral Artery Exam
17:45 Examination of Hip
18:24 Examination of Bones
20:35 Examination of Back
21:07 Evaluate for Birthmarks throughout Exam
21:48 Neurological Exam
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*Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while
we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently,
this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.

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  • @fasamah.kollie8767
    @fasamah.kollie87673 ай бұрын

    Wow You really touched everything. This is highly resourceful and recommended. Much love ❤ and appreciation from my end 🇱🇷 Liberia

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    3 ай бұрын

    Follow your videos religiously..im a pediatric nurse from Nairobi Kenya Eastern part of Africa..

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay! I think our first Liberia! Thank you so much for being here!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Hello!!! So happy you’re here- thank you so much for watching them at all! Let alone more than one! Let us know which videos you’d like next?!!

  • @mercymachemba4591
    @mercymachemba45917 күн бұрын

    I'm mercy machemba watching from malawi,I'm a student ,I'm in nursery .Thanks so much I like yr presentation it has really help

  • @brandiehunter6589
    @brandiehunter65893 ай бұрын

    I was searching for a video this thorough 4 years ago when I switched to the NICU from tele! Although I left the NICU for peds outpatient I still like to watch your videos to keep myself refreshed and I do still see newborns at the clinic! Your videos are always so great and easy to understand

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the lovely comment! Impressed you’re still watching these! That sounds like a fun career path too! Thanks so much!

  • @Rachel-cb6bu
    @Rachel-cb6buАй бұрын

    Watching from the Highlands of Scotland. Doing a conversion course to Midwifery. Great videos, thank you.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    28 күн бұрын

    Oh wow! That sounds amazing! And in such a beautiful corner of the world! Thanks for being here!

  • @micolebrookins3226
    @micolebrookins32262 ай бұрын

    I am an NNP of 5 years I work per diem and I watch your videos throughout the week just for refreshers . Love your content 😊

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh wow thank you! That means a lot that you still feel you can get something out of these videos!!! I hope you love your role! Thanks so much for being here!

  • @lvillarreal8865
    @lvillarreal88653 ай бұрын

    thank you for taking the time to impart your knowledge on the subject matter dr Tala! you are well appreciated!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    I love your comments! They’re all so motivating! Thank you thank you!!

  • @HK-xd5qm
    @HK-xd5qm2 ай бұрын

    Hi Dr. Tala! I started working in NICU a less then ago and your videos have always been a great resource! I really enjoy watching and learning from them! I was hoping you might be able to make a video on inotropes, the different kinds, how they work and when they might be used in neonates ect. xx

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello! SOOOO happy you're asked for this- because we start our hypotension series tomorrow! Thanks so much for being here :)

  • @moseskafwabulula7068
    @moseskafwabulula7068Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much I'm watching from Zambia 🇿🇲 in Southern Africa

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    28 күн бұрын

    So happy you’re watching from Zambia! Thanks for letting us know!

  • @sabiitistephen8278
    @sabiitistephen82783 ай бұрын

    This has been amazing Dr.Tala.❤

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @realreal377
    @realreal377Ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    29 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for being here!

  • @a.m9813
    @a.m9813Ай бұрын

    thanks very informative, 5th stage med student from Iraq

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    28 күн бұрын

    That’s fantastic- hope you’re enjoying your studies! Thanks for letting us know where you are!

  • @TS-kl8zg
    @TS-kl8zg3 ай бұрын

    Great learning resource, as always! Thank you so much. Watching from Canada.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write to us!

  • @ThaoNguyen-uh7ez
    @ThaoNguyen-uh7ez3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a thorough explanation of the neonatal assessment. I’m watching from Los Angeles, California.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to thank us! Lucky you in LA!

  • @colamember9048
    @colamember90483 ай бұрын

    Absolutely well detailed newborn exam. Love it. ❤️

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to write. So happy you liked it!

  • @marthahammond6840
    @marthahammond68403 ай бұрын

    Loved it and so helpful. Watching from Boulder City, NV USA

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! So glad it was helpful!!! And thanks for taking the time to write in!

  • @leenleen7636
    @leenleen76363 ай бұрын

    Thank you DR. Tala .Watching from Jordan

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Hello!!! Love Jordan! So happy you’re here :)

  • @matt234111
    @matt2341112 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much- and thanks for subscribing :)

  • @nikkimort5043
    @nikkimort50432 ай бұрын

    Loved the video about to start in the NICU watching from MD, USA.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    oh congratulations! Hope you love it as much as we do!!

  • @benjaminazumah9833
    @benjaminazumah98333 ай бұрын

    Watching from Ghana. Thank you very much.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    So happy you’re watching from Ghana. Thanks for being here!

  • @SAMIALMOHAMAD-hx7pt
    @SAMIALMOHAMAD-hx7pt20 күн бұрын

    Good explanation thank you

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @YuiYui-uq2nu
    @YuiYui-uq2nu18 күн бұрын

    Superb👍

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @yaxyemaxamed7878
    @yaxyemaxamed7878Ай бұрын

    Tommorow is my NICU interview THANKS A LOT.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    Ай бұрын

    Oh yay! Hope it helped! How did it go???!!!

  • @ashzeal
    @ashzealАй бұрын

    Thanx for the video.. watching from Malaysia 🇲🇾 ❤

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    Ай бұрын

    So happy you’re in Malaysia! Thanks for being here :)

  • @oge6655
    @oge6655Ай бұрын

    amazing video

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    Ай бұрын

    THANK YOU! what an encouraging comment!

  • @lynettevanrooyen1
    @lynettevanrooyen13 ай бұрын

    Very helpful thank you dr Tala, from South Africa

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    So glad you found it so- thank you for being here!

  • @zamandlanzi1661
    @zamandlanzi1661Ай бұрын

    Thank you ,Dr Tala! I am watching you from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    Ай бұрын

    Marhaba! Thank you for being here!!

  • @latifamohammed9849
    @latifamohammed98492 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. Watching from Ghana

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello! So happy you’re watching from Ghana! Thank you for being here!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks so much for being here :)

  • @marianvillanueva-rc1bd
    @marianvillanueva-rc1bdАй бұрын

    Thank you for the informative video. I’m watching from Washington state, USA

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    28 күн бұрын

    Oh how beautiful! Thanks so much for being here!

  • @shabirdraayatmalla9
    @shabirdraayatmalla92 ай бұрын

    Excellent presentation ,,,keep it up...

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your encouraging comment!

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! We’re trying!!

  • @user-tv1np5xy9m
    @user-tv1np5xy9m3 ай бұрын

    Thank U very much Dr. Tala for this wonderful video .. really it was a very interesting one (from Saudi Arabia)

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    So happy you’re watching from Saudi Arabia! So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for being here!

  • @user-tv1np5xy9m

    @user-tv1np5xy9m

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TalaTalksNICU ♥️

  • @hubiguri1671
    @hubiguri16712 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video! Perfect repetition before my exam in neonatology tomorrow :)

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh great!!!! So glad it's helpful! And good luck on your exam tomorrow!!!!

  • @hubiguri1671

    @hubiguri1671

    2 ай бұрын

    @@TalaTalksNICU Thank You very much! 😊 Best Regards from Poland 😄

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    @hubiguri1671 lovely! Will make sure it’s updated on our map :)

  • @abdulganiyadelodun5476
    @abdulganiyadelodun54763 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Tala for a detailed take-through on neonatal exam. Watching from Nigeria

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking time to watch and taking time to write!!!

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@TalaTalksNICUmuch love from Africa Kenya

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@TalaTalksNICUim watching from Nairobi Kenya

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@TalaTalksNICUi have shared the videos with my colleagues.

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for letting us know!!!

  • @rajisanil5268
    @rajisanil52683 ай бұрын

    Thank you, from Saudi

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    So happy you’re watching from Saudi! Thanks for being here!

  • @Chris-di6nl
    @Chris-di6nl3 ай бұрын

    can't ear pits or ear anomalies give a clue into potential renal concerns? since they develop at the same time in utero? or is that an old wives tale

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    No you’re absolutely right! Ears and kidneys develop at similar times and their development is controlled by some of same genes- (eg CHARGE syndrome). Because of this we used to get renal ultrasounds whenever we saw very minor ear abnormalities- and then we realised how low yield this is. If you have any major abnormality (lacking an ear, microtia etc) especially with any other abnormality- then would get an ultrasound. I wish I brought this up now- it’s an excellent point! Thank you!!

  • @AJaySmiles
    @AJaySmiles2 ай бұрын

    Are there any videos about how you became a neonatalologist and your journey?

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    2 ай бұрын

    hello! This is such a lovely question! I never know how much of myself I should put in the videos- nobody here for me- here for the info! So if there's anything you'd like to know, I'd very happily answer!!!

  • @zzel12128
    @zzel121283 ай бұрын

    great video! what's your opinion on crocheted octopuses for premature babies?

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    LOVE them!!!!! In the unit anything which can provide a baby comfort (smell/ feel etc) I think is a good thing. (As long as clean and the baby is being monitored). At home nothing should go in crib with baby! As an aside- I find them so cute! Ha!

  • @lynettevanrooyen1

    @lynettevanrooyen1

    3 ай бұрын

    Its supposed to help babies grab then as the umbilical cord, but truly more of a infection risk

  • @user-wr5xe2bz7z
    @user-wr5xe2bz7zАй бұрын

    From UAE

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    28 күн бұрын

    Lovely! Lots of family in Dubai :)

  • @AshleyCatigbe-Cates
    @AshleyCatigbe-Cates3 ай бұрын

    why do cephalohematoma cause jaundice?

  • @TalaTalksNICU

    @TalaTalksNICU

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry- I did not explain that well. Cephalohematoma is actually a bleed- or a collection of blood. So when that blood breaks down it releases bilirubin. (So just more likely to have jaundice. Babies with caputs are not because that’s just edema- not blood)

  • @AshleyCatigbe-Cates

    @AshleyCatigbe-Cates

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TalaTalksNICU Thank you so much :)