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- Title:
- NHS Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Programme
- Description:
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Learners are advised to consult NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) in conjunction with this elearning.
Updates to guidance and standards were made in April 2024 and this elearning is currently undergoing review to implement these updates.
The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Screening Programme’s main aim is to identify and refer all children born with congenital abnormalities of the eyes, heart, hips, and testes, where these are detectable, within 72 hours of birth; to further identify those abnormalities that may become detectable by 6-8 weeks of age, at the second physical examination, and thereby reduce morbidity and mortality. These ages are recommended based on best practice and current evidence and should facilitate a prompt referral for early clinical assessment.
The modules in this section are for healthcare professionals working in this programme.
© Public Health England Copyright. These are not covered by the Open Government Licence. Contact PHEScreening@phe.gov.uk for all re-use enquiries. - Created:
- 24 Feb 2017
- Last Major Update:
- 28 Mar 2021
- Keywords:
- Hips, Testes, dysplasia, heart, babies, congenital heart defect, pregnancy, newborn, post-natal, NHS Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Programme
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- Title:
- NHS Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Programme
- Description:
-
Learners are advised to consult NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) in conjunction with this elearning.
Updates to guidance and standards were made in April 2024 and this elearning is currently undergoing review to implement these updates.
The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Screening Programme’s main aim is to identify and refer all children born with congenital abnormalities of the eyes, heart, hips, and testes, where these are detectable, within 72 hours of birth; to further identify those abnormalities that may become detectable by 6-8 weeks of age, at the second physical examination, and thereby reduce morbidity and mortality. These ages are recommended based on best practice and current evidence and should facilitate a prompt referral for early clinical assessment.
The modules in this section are for healthcare professionals working in this programme.
© Public Health England Copyright. These are not covered by the Open Government Licence. Contact PHEScreening@phe.gov.uk for all re-use enquiries. - Created:
- 24 Feb 2017
- Last Major Update:
- 28 Mar 2021
- Keywords:
- Hips, Testes, dysplasia, heart, babies, congenital heart defect, pregnancy, newborn, post-natal, NHS Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Programme