Which of the following scoring is done to assess respiratory distress in Neonates?: (A) CRIB score, (B) APGAR score, (C) Silverman - Anderson score, (D) SNAP Score
Answer is C. The respiratory distress severity in neonate is assessed by 2 scoring systems:* Silverman- Anderson Retraction Score and * Downes Score * Silverman- Anderson Retraction Score - more suited for preterm with Hyaline Membrane Disease while,* Downes Score - can be applied to any gestational age and respiratory condition.