Neurological Examination of the Newborn

In this video, Dr. Susy Jeng, Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Stanford Children's Hospital, takes you through a detailed neonatal neurologic exam, offering expert insights on assessing a newborn's neurologic status. She emphasizes the importance of knowing the baby's gestational age and mental state—whether awake, asleep, or in active sleep—since these factors significantly affect the exam results. Dr. Jeng demonstrates how to evaluate mental status, cranial nerves, tone, strength, and sensory responses in a full-term infant. Throughout the video, she explains how to interpret findings within the context of a neonate's overall development.