What is the use of Ballard's scoring system in newborn babies?
Ballard's scoring system in newborn babies is used for assessment of gestational age It is based on neuromuscular criteria and physical criteria for maturity It is accurate to +-2 weeks
Assessment of gestational age
Assessment of bih weight
Prediction of neonatal death
Screening for sepsis
IUGR and Feeding of Preterm Neonate