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How do you classify the newborn?

Neonates can be classified based on gestational age (preterm, late preterm, term, post term), birthweight (extremely low birthweight [ELBW], very low birthweight [VLBW], low birthweight [LBW], etc.), and gestational age and birthweight combined (small for gestational age [SGA], appropriate for gestational age [AGA], ...

What is preterm term and post term?

Pre-term: less than 259 days (37 weeks), term: 259\u2013293 days (37\u201341 weeks). Post-term: 294 days (42 weeks) or more. A term birth has been defined as between 37 and 42 weeks and used to describe the optimal timing for a good outcome for the mother and baby.

How can the gestational age of an infant be determined?

Determining Gestational Age Healthcare providers can determine weeks of gestation by looking at the mother's menstrual cycle and with the use of ultrasounds. Gestational age is calculated from the first day of the pregnant person's last menstrual period (LMP) to the present day.

How is the gestational age scored?

Gestational age can be calculated by the date of the last menstrual period and also by examination of the newborn infant using the Dubowitz or Ballard score. The Ballard score is an abbreviated version of the Dubowitz score, especially useful for estimation of gestational age in premature babies.

Which assessment tool of the newborn determines the gestational age?

The Ballard score is commonly used to determine gestational age. Here's how it works: Scores are given for 6 physical and 6 nerve and muscle development (neuromuscular) signs of maturity. The scores for each may range from -1 to 5.

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How do you measure newborn maturity?

An examination called the Dubowitz/Ballard Examination for Gestational Age is often used. A baby's gestational age often can be closely estimated using this examination. The Dubowitz/Ballard Examination evaluates a baby's appearance, skin texture, motor function, and reflexes.

How do you assess maturity of a newborn?

An examination called the Dubowitz/Ballard Examination for Gestational Age is often used. A baby's gestational age often can be closely estimated using this examination. The Dubowitz/Ballard Examination evaluates a baby's appearance, skin texture, motor function, and reflexes.

What is the classification of newborn?

Neonates can be classified based on gestational age (preterm, late preterm, term, post term), birthweight (extremely low birthweight [ELBW], very low birthweight [VLBW], low birthweight [LBW], etc.), and gestational age and birthweight combined (small for gestational age [SGA], appropriate for gestational age [AGA], ...

How do you calculate Postmenstrual age?

It is usually described in days, weeks, months, and/or years. This is different from the term \u201cpostmenstrual age.\u201d Postmenstrual age is the time elapsed between the first day of the last menstrual period and birth (gestational age) plus the time elapsed after birth (chronological age).

What is the classification of high risk newborn?

The term "high-risk newborns" identifies a group of newborns who very likely will develop a severe acute disease or an adverse outcome. Every day, neonatologists are faced with high-risk newborns that represent the majority of patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care units.

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