How Can Healthcare Providers Assess Facial Actions?
Healthcare providers use various methods to assess facial actions in neonates:
Clinical Observation: Direct observation of the newborn's spontaneous and reflexive facial movements. Imaging Techniques: Techniques like MRI can provide additional information on the neurological basis of abnormal facial actions. Standardized Assessment Tools: Tools such as the Neonatal Facial Coding System (NFCS) can be used to systematically assess facial actions.
