Silverman Score vs PediaTools

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

This application offers a comprehensive set of clinical tools for pediatric and neonatal care: » Reference values for complete blood count in pediatric patients of all ages. » Calculates daily fluid and electrolyte requirements. » Age-based reference values for serum immunoglobulins, lymphocytes, and complement. » Reference values for laboratory tests such as TSH, FSH, LH, DHEA-S, T4, and other endocrinological parameters. » Calculates requirements for pediatric and neonatal parenteral nutrition. » Estimates the glomerular filtration rate and generates an age-based reference table. » Calculates the correction of hyponatremia and hypernatremia, as well as the free water deficit based on estimated total body water. » Allows calculation of medications used in common pediatric emergency conditions, such as croup, asthma, cardiorespiratory arrest, seizures, anaphylaxis, and hypoglycemia. » Calculates the intravenous infusion rate of drugs used in emergencies. » Includes pediatric and neonatal scales such as Silverman-Andersen, Apgar, Ballard, Pediatric Appendicitis Score, Alvarado, Westley, Pulmonary Score, Wood-Downes-Ferrés, among others. Please note that if you are not a healthcare professional, it is essential to consult a pediatrician before making any medical decision.