Newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) newborn screening pathway
Updated 16 October 2024
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This flowchart (illustration and text description below) describes the screening pathway for newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) newborn screening.
1. Offer NIPE newborn examination
Go to question 2.
2. Is examination accepted?
Yes: Carry out examination. Go to question 3.
No: Go to NIPE infant examination pathway and refer to NIPE handbook clinical guidance. End of pathway.
3. Is abnormality or risk factor suspected or identified?
Yes: Go to NIPE eyes, heart, hip and testes screen positive pathways and refer to NIPE handbook clinical guidance. End of pathway.
No: Go to NIPE infant examination pathway. End of pathway.