Paediatrics Neonatology Standard — Ballard 1991
Ballard Maturational Assessment
Estimates gestational age in newborns based on neuromuscular and physical maturity criteria. New Ballard Score (NBS) validated from 20–44 weeks.
References
- Ballard JL et al. New Ballard Score, expanded to include extremely premature infants. J Pediatr. 1991.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Rozanolixizumab · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist
- Efgartigimod alfa · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker
- Metformin (Gestational Diabetes / PCOS) · Biguanide — Gestational Diabetes / PCOS
- Caffeine Citrate · Methylxanthine (Apnoea of Prematurity)
- Phenobarbital (Paediatric Epilepsy — Beyond Neonatal) · Barbiturate Anticonvulsant
- Gentamicin (Paediatric) · Aminoglycoside — Neonatal Sepsis / Gram-Negative Infections in Children
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.