title: How to use: the neonatal neurological examination.
abstract: The neurological exam can be a challenging part of a newborn's full evaluation. At the same time, the neonatal neurological exam is a useful tool in identifying babies needing closer evaluation for potential problems. The Dubowitz assessment is a standardised approach to the neonatal neurological exam designed for use by paediatricians in routine practice. Evidence has validated this technique and delineated its utility as a screening exam in various populations. This paper reviews clinical application of the Dubowitz assessment of the newborn.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Neurology, Stanford University, 750 Welch Road, Suite 317, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. wusthoff@stanford.edu
authors.forename: Courtney J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Wusthoff
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009359:Neonatology / Q000379:methods*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*
keywords: General Paediatrics; Neonatology; Neurodevelopment; Neurology