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The document describes the Ballard Score, which is used to assess neuromuscular and physical maturity in infants. It details 6 tests to evaluate neuromuscular maturity: posture, square window, arm recoil, popliteal angle, scarf sign, and heel to ear. It also describes 2 factors to assess physical maturity: skin and lanugo. For each test, landmarks and physical findings are associated with increasing maturity from very preterm to term. Scores are assigned based on the closest match to the infant
- Author
- Felix Wafula Musibi
- Language
- EN