neonatology
Silverman-Andersen Retraction Score
5-component bedside scoring system for assessing severity of respiratory distress in neonates. Each item scored 0–2. Total score 0 = no distress; 10 = severe distress. Used to guide oxygen supplementation and ventilatory support decisions.
References
- Silverman WA, Andersen DH. A controlled clinical trial of effects of water mist on obstructive respiratory signs, death rate and necropsy findings among premature infants. Pediatrics. 1956;17(1):1–10.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Poractant Alfa (Porcine Surfactant) · Lung Surfactant (Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Neonatal)
- Doxapram hydrochloride · Respiratory stimulant
- Cefuroxime · Second-Generation Cephalosporin — Respiratory / Surgical Prophylaxis
- Clarithromycin · Macrolide Antibiotic — Respiratory / H. pylori / MAC
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine · RSV pre-fusion F protein vaccine
- Rozanolixizumab · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.