Comprehensive Newborn Health Check
Comprehensive Newborn Health Check at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
The Importance of a Comprehensive Newborn Health Check
This is a fundamental step to ensure healthy growth and development of the baby. This assessment helps identify any
diseases or health problems early, increasing the chances of effective treatment.
What Does it Include?
The comprehensive newborn health check covers many aspects, including:
- Physical examination: All organ systems of the newborn are examined to ensure they are healthy and functioning
properly
- Neurological examination: The newborn’s motor and neurological abilities are assessed.
- Hearing screening: the baby’s ability to hear is tested
- Vision screening: Sight is tested.
- Laboratory tests: Selected laboratory tests are performed to check the function of certain organs, such as the
liver and kidneys
Benefits
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides high-quality healthcare services for newborns, including
the comprehensive newborn health check.
Key benefits of this assessment at SSMC include:
- Distinguished clinical team: The Department of Paediatrics comprises paediatricians with extensive expertise and
high-level competencies in newborn care
- Latest technologies: The most up-to-date techniques and methods are used to perform comprehensive assessments
for newborns
- Safe and comfortable environment: The hospital provides a safe and comfortable setting for newborns and their
families
Contact Us
For more information, please call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment
here.
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800 7762