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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

Upper chest movement
Intercostal retractions (lower chest retraction)
Xiphoid retractions
Nasal flaring
Expiratory grunting

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.