Infant neurologic assessment.
Infant neurologic assessment reflects the ongoing maturation of the central nervous system. Traditional approaches to assessment cannot be used. Key factors are accurate observation and flexibility in obtaining the data. A case example using a 4-month-old infant illustrates specific approaches to assessment.
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Section of Pediatric Neurology, St Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, USA.
D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008487:Medical History Taking; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D014897:Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology