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Ballard Score

The Ballard Score: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide to Newborn Gestational Age Assessment

A detailed clinical guide on the Ballard Scoring System, covering both neuromuscular and physical maturity criteria for accurate gestational age assessment in newborns, including practical examples and alternative methods.

Comprehensive Guide to the Ballard Score: Estimating Newborn Gestational Age

The Ballard Score, also known as the Ballard Maturational Assessment, is a scoring system used to estimate the gestational age of a newborn baby, especially those born prematurely. The score combines physical and neuromuscular criteria to provide a comprehensive assessment of a newborn's maturity.