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Downes Score (Neonatal Respiratory Distress)

Five-sign clinical score (0–10) grading respiratory distress in the newborn.

Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Respiratory rate
Cyanosis
Air entry
Grunting
Retractions

FAQ

What is the Downes Score (Neonatal Respiratory Distress)?

Five-sign clinical score (0–10) grading respiratory distress in the newborn.

What inputs does the Downes Score (Neonatal Respiratory Distress) need?

Respiratory rate, Cyanosis, Air entry, Grunting, Retractions.

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Downes Score: Grading Neonatal Respiratory Distress

How the Downes score grades newborn respiratory distress from five signs (0–10), the severity bands Doctaverse uses, a worked example, and pitfalls in interpretation.

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