Pediatric Edema Examination & Interpretation Guide

Physiologic Edema: Mild periorbital or peripheral edema common in first 24-48 hours due to birth trauma and fluid shifts
Assessment Challenges: Normal "baby fat" can obscure edema; focus on weight gain and skin changes
Common Causes: Congenital heart disease, renal abnormalities, hydrops fetalis, hypoalbuminemia
Critical Observation: Rapid onset suggests serious pathology (heart failure, sepsis)

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