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Newborns—infants younger than 28 days of age—are particularly challenging to emergency medicine physicians. The most important tool for recognizing a newborn with a problem or potential problem is a strong foundation of knowledge about normal infant rashes, feeding patterns, and expected variations. The authors review common newborn problems with an emphasis on normal variations and deviations that require a more thorough evaluation.

Is it Normal or Abnormal? Approaching Neonates in the Emergency Department