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Silverman–Anderson Neonatal Respiratory Distress Score Calculator

Objective scoring of respiratory distress in newborns.

Calculates the Silverman–Anderson score from 5 clinical signs: chest retraction, intercostal retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, and expiratory grunt. Total 0 (none) to 10 (severe distress).

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Score 0: No distress; 1–3: Mild; 4–6: Moderate; 7–10: Severe.

In depth

Calculates the Silverman–Anderson score from 5 clinical signs: chest retraction, intercostal retraction, xiphoid retraction, nares dilation, and expiratory grunt. Total 0 (none) to 10 (severe distress).