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Newborn & Infant Physical Examination Programme
NIPE Guidance
The NHS NIPE Programme's main aim is to identify and refer all children born with congenital abnormalities of the eyes, heart, hips, and testes, where these are detectable, within 72 hours of birth; to further identify those abnormalities that may become detectable by 6-8 weeks of age, at the second physical examination, and thereby reduce morbidity and mortality. These ages are recommended based on best practice and current evidence and should facilitate a prompt referral for early clinical assessment. .
The screening elements of the NHS NIPE Programme are:
1. Eyes: approximately 2 or 3 in 10,000 babies have problems with their eyes that require treatment. The prime purpose of screening is to identify congenital cataracts.
2. Heart: approximately 4-10 in 1,000 babies have a heart problem.
3. Hips: approximately 1 or 2 in 1,000 babies have hip problems that require treatment.
4. Testes: approximately 1 in 100 baby boys have problems with their testes that require treatment.
Please note that the above incidence rates are derived from best estimates of national and regional historical data. These will be revised in due course when more robust data becomes available.
After all tests have been carried out it is mandatory that all data recorded must be accurately recorded in NIPE in a timeley manner.
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