The Apgar score has long served as a rapid and effective tool for assessing the immediate physiological state of a newborn. By evaluating five key criteria—heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, ...
An objective assessment for post-surgical patients is critical to decreasing mortality and improving patient outcomes, according to an editorial published in Anesthesiology by Atul A. Gawande, MD, MPH ...
Neonatal blood gas analysis is a crucial diagnostic procedure that provides immediate information about the acid–base status of newborns at the time of delivery. By assessing parameters such as pH, ...