El examen de recién nacidos (NBS, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa de salud pública que examina a los bebés para detectar ciertas enfermedades graves, identifica a los que padecen una enfermedad y brinda asistencia a las familias para encontrar atención y un tratamiento temprano. Las enfermedades que se detectan mediante el examen de recién nacidos son tratables y requieren de medidas oportunas. Los proveedores de atención primaria desempeñan una función importante en el examen de recién nacidos, debido a que son ellos los que reciben los resultados, se los comunican a las familias y continúan con la atención del bebé después del diagnóstico.
Para obtener más información lea la declaración sobre el examen de recién nacidos de la Academia Americana de Pediatría (página en inglés).
Luego de recibir un resultado:
Resources
- For more information about NBS in your state, visit your state’s page.
- Communicating Out-of-Range Newborn Screening Results to Parents and Families (PDF - 1 MB)
This resource provides a framework and conversation starters to use when communicating out-of-range newborn screening results. - For more information on working with Plain communities visit the following regional genetic networks: Midwest Genetics Network and Heartland Regional Genetics Network.
- Newborn Screening Family Education Program
This program partners with families with a goal of building confidence around leadership in the newborn screening system through education and training resources. - What to Expect from your Baby’s First Test
Baby's First Test is a newborn screening education resource for both families and health professionals. - NBS Roadmap (PDF - 503 KB)
This roadmap from the state of Michigan uses a graphic to explain the newborn screening process in that state. While some items are particular to Michigan, the roadmap provides a clear overview of newborn screening steps.
- NewSTEPs
A national newborn screening data, technical assistance, and training program to support state-based newborn screening programs and partners. - Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
The Committee advises the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the most appropriate application of universal newborn screening tests, technologies, policies, guidelines, and standards.