Powerpoint for newborn Silverman-andersen.pptx

powerpoint presentation for the assessment of newborn baby

1. Silverman Andersen Prepared by : Mila Abegail D.

2. The Silverman-Andersen Retraction Score (SAs) is used to assess severity of respiratory distress in newborn and preterm infants without respiratory support. The score comprises 4 inspiratory categories of movements (thoraco-abdominal, intercostal, xiphoid, and chin movements) and one expiratory category (grunting).