Silverman Score vs Simple APGAR

The App Silverman Score lets you evaluate respiratory distress of a newborn, based on five criteria. Each parameter is quantifiable and the total sum is interpreted in terms of respiratory distress. This application can be used by doctors, nurses and anyone related to health care in a simple and intuitive way, providing an immediate response by selecting the options in each category. The criteria evaluated in the test of Silverman and Andersen are: - Thoraco-abdominal movements - Intercostal retractions, ie collapse of the intercostal spaces - Xiphoid retraction, ie the point of the sternum - Nasal flaring - Expiratory groan Interpretation: The sum of points obtained during the evaluation is interpreted as follows: Newborn with 0 points, without respiratory distress. Newborn with 1-3 points, with mild respiratory distress. Newborn with 4-6 points, with moderate respiratory distress. Newborn with 7-10 points, with severe respiratory distress. The information contained in this application is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or emergency treatment. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified physician. Comments and Suggestions http://maddevsoftware.wordpress.com Technical Support Contact us at maddevsoft@hotmail.com

The Apgar score is a method to quickly summarize the health of newborn children against infant mortality. The Apgar score is determined by evaluating the newborn baby on five simple criteria on a scale from zero to two, then summing up the five values thus obtained. The resulting score ranges from zero to 10. The five criteria are summarized using words chosen to form a backronym (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration). The test is generally done at 1 and 5 minutes after birth and may be repeated later if the score is and remains low. Scores of 7 and above are generally normal; 4 to 6, fairly low; and 3 and below are generally regarded as critically low and cause for immediate resuscitative efforts.