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Domů Newborn screening

Newborn screening

Screening examination is an active, nationwide, targeted search for a certain disease before symptoms appear in the child, allowing treatment to begin in time if possible. Parents may be present at all screening examinations.

Which screening examinations are routinely performed for newborns during their stay in the maternity hospital?

Screening for congenital cataract

Using an ophthalmoscope, we briefly examine the newborn’s eyes; the examination is performed without dilating the pupils.

Screening for congenital hearing loss (otoacoustic emission testing)

It is usually performed after the 2nd day of life. The examination takes a few minutes. A small probe is inserted into the baby’s ear canal, and a special device measures the quality of sound transmission. The procedure is painless.

Newborn laboratory screening for inherited metabolic disorders

Between 48 and 72 hours of life, a small blood sample is taken from the heel. Currently, 21 congenital diseases are screened, including the newly recommended screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), and congenital vitamin B12 deficiency.

Screening for congenital hip dysplasia

A preliminary clinical examination of the hips by a neonatologist.

Screening for congenital narrowing (coarctation) of the aorta

During the examination, the pulse is palpated in the femoral arteries.

Screening for cleft palate

During the first examination after birth, the soft and hard palate in the newborn’s mouth is checked by touch and sight.