Estimation of gestational age at birth. Comparison of two methods
Date
1978
Authors
Serfontein G.L.
Jaroszewicz A.M.
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Abstract
Seventy-three low birthweight babies were independently assessed for gestational age using the scoring system of Dubowitz et al. (1970) and 5 neurological reflexes described by Robinson (1966). The results obtained by the 5 reflexes were compared with those obtained by the scoring system and were found to be accurate estimations of gestational age. The 5 reflexes may be used for babies of gestational ages 29 to 37 weeks, but above 37 weeks the scoring system must be used.
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diagnosis, gestational age, low birth weight, major clinical study, methodology, newborn, Comparative Study, Gestational Age, Human, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Newborn, Methods, Reflex
Citation
Archives of Disease in Childhood
53
6
53
6