Silverman-Anderson Respiratory Distress Score

Score neonatal respiratory distress severity across five criteria: upper chest retraction, lower chest retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, and expiratory grunt, each scored 0–2.

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Clinical Guidance

BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).

BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.

⚕ Clinical Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and reference purposes only. Always verify results with qualified clinical judgment and current clinical guidelines. Do not use as a sole basis for medical decisions.
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How It Works

Score neonatal respiratory distress severity across five criteria: upper chest retraction, lower chest retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, and expiratory grunt, each scored 0–2

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Five criteria: upper chest retraction — The five criteria: upper chest retraction recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Lower chest retraction — The lower chest retraction recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Xiphoid retraction — The xiphoid retraction recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Nares dilation — The nares dilation recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Expiratory grunt — The expiratory grunt recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Each scored 0–2 — The each scored 0–2 recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the silverman-anderson score result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the five criteria: upper chest retraction, lower chest retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, expiratory grunt, each scored 0–2 for the scenario you are assessing. Score neonatal respiratory distress severity across five criteria: upper chest retraction, lower chest retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, and expiratory grunt, each scored 0–2. Use the silverman-anderson score result to inform your calculation.

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