Newborn Umbilical Care & Reflex Check | Baby Assessment Steps Clean & Reflex Check Explained Newborn Baby Assessment | Card Lamp Cleaning & Reflex Check In this video, we demonstrate a complete *newborn baby assessment*, including: Umbilical cord lamp cleaning Physical examination Checking newborn reflexes (Reflax) General hygiene and care tips This step-by-step guide is useful for medical students, nurses, and new parents to understand the essential practices in *neonatal care*. Note:* All proc

31 reactions · 21 shares | Renowned neurologist Joseph Babinski gave name to the Babinski Reflex. Check out our newest practical video about how to test for it in #infants. | AMBOSS | Facebook

The Babinski reflex (or sign), which is assessed during neurological examination, can be tested by using a finger or blunt object to stroke the sole of the foot along the lateral side, from the heel to the toes. Dorsiflexion of the big toe and plantar flexion and spreading of the small toes indicate a positive Babinski sign. This sign is positive in infants until 12–24 months of age. Afterwards, a positive Babinski sign may indicate damage to the corticospinal tract. Full video available here: h