The is a clinical standard used in neonatology to estimate the gestational age of a newborn when prenatal data, like the date of the last menstrual period or early ultrasounds, are unavailable or unreliable. Developed by Dr. Haroldo Capurro, this clinical assessment relies on physical characteristics and neurological signs to determine how many weeks a baby has spent in the womb.
The final score correlates with gestational age in weeks. It is most accurate between of gestation. capurro edad gestacionalpdf
| Total score | Gestational age (weeks) | |-------------|-------------------------| | 10 | 28.5 | | 14 | 30.0 | | 18 | 31.5 | | 22 | 33.0 | | 26 | 34.5 | | 28 | 35.0 | | 30 | 35.5 | | 32 | 36.0 | | 34 | 37.0 | | 36 | 38.0 | Capurro Method The is a clinical standard used
Capurro’s genius was in . He used a statistical technique called multiple logistic regression to identify the five most predictive signs of gestational age from a larger pool of variables. The result was a semi-objective scale that could be completed in less than three minutes. 28 and 42 weeks The final score correlates
Gestational Age (weeks) equals the fraction with numerator open paren Total Score plus 204 close paren and denominator 7 end-fraction Neurological Version (Capurro A):
The assessment primarily focuses on five somatic (physical) characteristics: Skin Texture:
The method is most reliable for newborns from of gestation onwards. However, healthcare providers should note the following limitations: