Child_health_surveillance_flashcards
What are the key checks during the antenatal period in the UK?
Ensure intrauterine growth, check for maternal infections (e.g., HIV), ultrasound scan for fetal abnormalities, blood tests for Neural Tube Defects.
What infections are checked for during the antenatal period?
HIV and other maternal infections.
What imaging is used during the antenatal period and for what purpose?
Ultrasound scan to check for fetal abnormalities.
What blood tests are conducted during the antenatal period?
Blood tests for Neural Tube Defects.
What are the key checks for a newborn?
Clinical examination of the newborn and hearing screening.
What is the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme?
A programme using oto-acoustic emissions tests to screen newborns for hearing issues.
What document is given to the mother for child health records?
The Personal Child Health Record.
What is checked during the heel-prick test in the first month?
The heel-prick test checks for hypothyroidism, PKU, metabolic diseases, cystic fibrosis, and medium-chain acyl Co-A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD).
When is the heel-prick test conducted?
The heel-prick test is conducted on days 5-9.
Who visits the child up to 4 weeks after birth?
The midwife visits the child up to 4 weeks after birth.
What is the role of the health visitor in the following months?
The health visitor provides input and monitoring.
When is the GP examination conducted in the early months?
The GP examination is conducted at 6-8 weeks.
What routine medical procedures are conducted in the early months?
Routine immunisations are conducted.
What is the National orthoptist-led programme for pre-school vision screening?
A programme to screen pre-school children for vision issues.
What health aspects are monitored on an ongoing basis?
Monitoring of growth, vision, and hearing.
