Adjusts a preterm infant's chronological age for prematurity — used for growth, development and milestone assessment.
Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.
| Field | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age at birth | weeks | 22–42 |
| Chronological age | weeks | Weeks since birth |
Adjusts a preterm infant's chronological age for prematurity — used for growth, development and milestone assessment.
Gestational age at birth (weeks), Chronological age (weeks).
Weight-based endotracheal tube insertion depth at the lips for neonates.
Volume of whole blood to remove (replaced with crystalloid) to correct neonatal polycythemia.
Insertion depth for high-position umbilical artery (UAC) and umbilical vein (UVC) catheters.
Daily glucose load, fluid requirement and feasible dextrose blends for a target glucose infusion rate.
Estimate gestational age from New Ballard neuromuscular + physical maturity totals.
Rapid assessment of newborn condition from five clinical signs (0–10), recorded at 1 and 5 minutes.
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