Calculate the silverman score for a neonate with paradoxical breathing, mild lower chest retraction, marked xiphoid retraction, minimal nasal flare and expiratory grunt audible without stethoscope: (A) 6, (B) 7, (C) 8, (D) 9
Answer is C. Score for Paradoxical breathing
2


Mild lower chest retraction
1


Marked xiphoid retraction
2


Minimal nasal flare
1


Expiratory grunt audible without stethoscope
2


Total score
8