Clinical scoring of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy severity in term neonates from nine bedside signs (0–22).
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| Field | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tone | — | – |
| Level of consciousness | — | – |
| Seizures | — | – |
| Posture | — | – |
| Moro | — | – |
| Grasp | — | – |
| Suck | — | – |
| Respiration | — | – |
| Fontanelle | — | – |
Clinical scoring of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy severity in term neonates from nine bedside signs (0–22).
Tone, Level of consciousness, Seizures, Posture, Moro, Grasp, Suck, Respiration, Fontanelle.
Validated in term neonates with suspected HIE; not a substitute for full neurological assessment.
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