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A 23 week male infant was treated for two weeks after birth with hydrocortisone for vasopressor resistant hypotension. He should receive stress doses of steroids with illness, procedures, and surgery until:

The diagnostic test for malrotation is:

While performing the initial newborn exam on a female infant you notice she has bilateral forefoot adduction, upward position of the heel, and downward pointing toes and feet. What is the suspected diagnosis and treatment for this condition?

A term male infant presents immediately after birth with a scalp lesion. Examination reveals grouped vesicles on an erythematous base (“dew drops on a rose petal”). Treatment should include: 

Which of the following lab results are suggestive of congenital primary hypothyroidism?

In neonates with polycythemia, the increased red blood cell count:

A 39 1/7 week female infant was delivered by c-section for breech presentation. While examining the infant in the newborn nursery you notice a distinct clunk on the left hip when performing the Barlow maneuver. The concern for developmental hip dysplasia could be supported by which additional exam finding?

Management of an infant with frequent small to moderate emesis and suspected gastroesophageal reflux should include:

An infant presents with abdominal distention and bilious emesis at 18 hours of age. The infant has had decreased interest in feedings since birth and has not stooled. You review the abdominal xray. What is your diagnosis?

A 30 week infant is NPO and receiving TPN. The minimum caloric intake to prevent catabolic metabolism and meet maintenance energy needs is: