This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.
Silverman-Andersen score
Work of breathing in the newborn: chest movement, retractions, nasal flaring, grunting – 0–10 points
Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.
Frequently asked questions
Silverman-Andersen score: What does this calculator compute?
Silverman-Andersen score for respiratory distress in the newborn: five signs of work of breathing with 0–2 points each, total 0–10, with the action thresholds used in studies (Hedstrom 2018) and documentation text.
Silverman-Andersen score: Which sources is this calculator based on?
Silverman WA, Andersen DH: A controlled clinical trial of effects of water mist on obstructive respiratory signs, death rate and necropsy findings among premature infants (Pediatrics 17:1–10) (1956); Hedstrom AB, Gove NE, Mayock DE, Batra M: Performance of the Silverman Andersen Respiratory Severity Score in predicting PCO2 and respiratory support in newborns: a prospective cohort study (J Perinatol 38:505–511) (2018)