Remove Dehydration Remove Dislocations Remove Sepsis
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Mind The Bleep

If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus. Swab any discharge and discuss with a senior about starting antibiotics as infection in a baby can quickly lead to sepsis. Barlow Test: This checks for a hip that can be dislocated.