New Ballard Score App For Clinical Use
New Ballard Score Calculator
Neuromuscular Maturity
Physical Maturity
App Information for Users
About This New Ballard Score App
The New Ballard Score app is designed for healthcare professionals to assess the gestational age of newborns. This app combines neuromuscular and physical maturity scoring systems to provide a comprehensive evaluation. It is a reliable tool to determine the gestational age, especially for premature infants. The app allows users to select and adjust scoring options as needed and calculates the total score and corresponding gestational age automatically.
How to Use This App
To use the New Ballard Score app, follow these steps:
- Start by entering the baby's information, including name, sex, hospital number, date and time of examination, and other relevant details.
- Proceed to assess the baby using the Neuromuscular and Physical Maturity sections. Select the appropriate values for each criterion.
- If any section is incomplete, an alert will notify you before calculating the score.
- Once all sections are complete, click the "Calculate" button to obtain the total score and gestational age.
- You can share, print, or save the results using the corresponding buttons.
- To reset the form and start over, click the "Reset" button.
Who This App Is Made For
This app is intended for use by pediatricians, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in newborn care. It is specifically designed for clinical settings where accurate assessment of gestational age is crucial.
Device Suitability
This app is not optimized for mobile phones and is best used on larger screens such as tablets or desktop computers. For optimal viewing and usability, it is recommended to use the app on a tablet (e.g., iPad) in horizontal (landscape) orientation.
