Wood-Downes Scale

Assessment of Respiratory Distress in Newborns

The Downes Scale is a tool used to assess respiratory distress in newborns, especially those with acute viral bronchiolitis. Select the score for each respiratory parameter:

Reference: Martins, T. B. (2019). Assessment of respiratory distress in children with acute viral bronchiolitis: an integrative review. State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, SC. (p. 36).