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The document discusses APGAR scoring and the Ballard assessment tool used to evaluate newborns. The APGAR score is assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth and evaluates heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color. The Ballard score uses physical and neurological criteria to assess gestational age. It examines characteristics like skin texture, lanugo, and reflexes. Both are important tools used in evaluating the health and maturity of newborns.
- Author
- carlos ponce
- Language
- EN