Guideline decision tool · Pediatrics
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Silverman-Andersen Score (Neonatal Distress) — free guideline decision tool
Grade neonatal respiratory distress with the Silverman-Andersen score.
Open guideline tool →Computed locally — no data uploaded. For licensed clinicians.
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Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
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Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Silverman-Andersen Score (Neonatal Distress) do?
Trend work of breathing and response to support in newborns.
How is the result calculated?
Upper chest, lower chest, xiphoid retraction, nares dilatation, expiratory grunt — each 0–2. 0–10 (0 = no distress).
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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Grade neonatal respiratory distress with the Silverman-Andersen score.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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For use by licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Computed locally in your browser — no data is uploaded. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.