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Physical Assessment
of Neonates
Ghazi Alotaibi, PhD, RRT
Lec07-Oct04
Assessment of Neonates
• Neonates pass through transitional period after
birth.
• Assessment is aimed to evaluate how well the
extrauterine transition is taking place.
• RT must be familiar with assessment of
respiratory system, and be aware of major
abnormalities of other body systems.
Assessment of Gestational Age