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Review
. 2016 Jan-Mar;11(1):2-6.
doi: 10.4103/1817-1745.181250.

A structured approach to the assessment of a floppy neonate

Molla Imaduddin Ahmed  1 , Mehtab Iqbal  1 , Nahin Hussain  1
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Review

A structured approach to the assessment of a floppy neonate

Molla Imaduddin Ahmed et al. J Pediatr Neurosci. 2016 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Hypotonia in a newborn presents a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. It is an important clinical feature that may indicate an underlying systemic illness or neurological problem at the level of the central or peripheral nervous system. It is important to know the different presentations of hypotonia and to have the knowledge of the diagnostic work up which requires multidisciplinary assessment and input and the prognostic implications of these disorders. This review article presents a structured approach highlighting initial assessment, examination, and management of a neonate with generalized hypotonia.

Keywords: Floppy neonate; hypotonia; structured approach.

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Evaluation of a neonate with generalized hypotonia.[251019] CT: Computed tomography, MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging, IEM: Inborn errors of metabolism, CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid, NCV: Nerve conduction velocity, SMA: Spinal muscular atrophy, NCS: Nerve conduction study
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