Testing for Down Syndrome in the Newborn Period - NICU Nuggets - Tala Talks NICU

Welcome to Tala Talks NICU - NICU Nuggets! In this video, we talk about the 5 tests all infants with Down syndrome should receive in the newborn period. Please be sure to give us a like, comment about future topics, and subscribe to this channel to stay up to date on all things NICU! Be sure to click the notification bell after you subscribe to gain your weekly NICU knowledge as soon as it's loaded! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist, and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About down syndrome. (2017). National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved from https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disord... ----- Bull, M.D. (2020). Down syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine, 382(24), 2. ----- Newborn screening. (2017). Arkansas Department of Health. Retrieved from https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/prog... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: www.bensound.com *Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently, this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.