Downes score (neonatal respiratory distress)
Downes score (neonatal respiratory distress) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Pediatrics & Neonatal group.
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What this is
Downes score (neonatal respiratory distress) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Pediatrics & Neonatal group. Downes score (neonatal respiratory distress) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Pediatrics & Neonatal group.
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References
Downes JJ, et al. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1970;9(6):325-331. Five parameters 0-2 each; total 0-10, higher = worse.
Worked example: Total 5 (moderate, 4-6): impending respiratory failure.
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