TY - JOUR T1 - How to use: the neonatal neurological examination JF - Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition JO - Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed DO - 10.1136/archdischild-2013-303640 SP - edpract-2013-303640 AU - Courtney J Wusthoff Y1 - 2013/06/11 UR - http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2013/06/11/archdischild-2013-303640.abstract N2 - The neurological exam can be a challenging part of a newborn's full evaluation. At the same time, the neonatal neurological exam is a useful tool in identifying babies needing closer evaluation for potential problems. The Dubowitz assessment is a standardised approach to the neonatal neurological exam designed for use by paediatricians in routine practice. Evidence has validated this technique and delineated its utility as a screening exam in various populations. This paper reviews clinical application of the Dubowitz assessment of the newborn. ER -