Welcome to Calculate Silverman, a tool designed to facilitate the assessment of the Silverman-Anderson score in newborns, using internationally standardized criteria. This application offers a practical, fast, and intuitive method for calculating the total score, for informational purposes.
Features
Intuitive parameter selection:
Evaluates the five components of the Silverman-Anderson test—Thoracoabdominal Movements, Xiphoid Retraction, Intercostal Indrawal, Nasal Flare, and Grunt—using selection buttons. Simply select the corresponding option in each category (0, 1, or 2 points per criterion).
Automatic Calculation:
As you select parameters, the app automatically calculates the total score (from 0 to 10) and displays its overall clinical interpretation:
0: No respiratory distress
1 to 3: Mild respiratory distress
4 to 6: Moderate respiratory distress
7 to 10: Severe respiratory distress
Quick Reset Button:
A button with a circular backward arrow icon, located next to the Calculate button, allows you to reset all values to their default state, facilitating multiple evaluations seamlessly and continuously.
Access to Additional Information:
In the upper right corner, next to the app title, you will find a button with an "i" icon inside a circle. This leads to an informational section that includes:
A brief explanation of the Silverman-Anderson test
Scientific references and bibliography used
Privacy Policies
App Presentation
Terms and Conditions of Use
Disclaimer
This app is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical diagnosis or replace the clinical judgment of healthcare professionals. If you have any questions about a newborn's condition, always consult a qualified medical professional.