Neonates Extended New Ballard Score and Parkin Score Comparison for Gestational Age Assessment

Abstract

This study aims to estimate the gestational age in neonates admitted to NICU and postnatal wards within the first 24 hours of life using Parkin score. All newborns had their ENBS and PS Scores calculated, and the appropriate GA listed in the chart was assigned. After gathering the aforementioned data, comparisons were done between other sets of data, including the correlation between LMP/USG and ENBS, LMP/USG and Parkin score, ENBS and Parkin score, and the time required for ENBS and PS. The gestational age ranged from 27 to 42 weeks, while the Parkin's score ranged from 1 to 12. The condition, birth weight, and maturity of the infants were evaluated. Parkin score with GA determined by LMP/USG has a Pearson correlation of zero for healthy and ill newborns. The Pearson connection between PS and gestational age as determined by LMP/USG is zero for newborns with AGA, LGA, and SGA. For term and preterm neonates, the LMP/USG-estimated Pearson correlation for PS with GA is 0. The average deviation from LMP, as measured by Parkin Score, was 9 or 10. 5 days, 11 days for babies with AGA, LGA, and SGA. The average deviation from LMP for Preterm, Full Term, and Post Terms, respectively, was 12 days, 8 days, and 9 days while taking PS's definition of maturity into account. Parkin's Score is therefore simple to administer, especially in neonates who are ill, requires little time, and is simple to teach other paramedical workers.