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Jadhav, Renuka, Dua, Jasleen, Jadhav, Shankar B., Pande, Vineeta, Bahal, Mridu, Mane, Shailaja, Ilyaz, Md |
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Pravara Medical Review; Mar2024, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p58-66, 9p |
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Background: About 70% of all perinatal deaths and 50% of all infant deaths in India are attributed to low birth weight (LBW). In this study our aim was to study correlation between foot length, gestational age and other anthropometric measurements to identify LBW or preterm infants without exposing them by unwrapping. Method: Neonates (within 1-5 days of life) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Postnatal Care wards were screened. New-borns of different gestational age and weight for gestational age, excluding those born with congenital anomalies/birth defects and with skeletal deformity of foot. Details of history were taken and clinical examination was done. Anthropometric measurements (birth weight, crown heel length, head circumference, foot length) were taken within 5 days of life and by using standardised methods. Gestational age assessment was done using New Ballard's score. Results: We found a significant correlation of foot length with various parameters of new-borns including gestational age, birth weight, crown heel length, head circumference in this study. Given the value of foot length, birth weight can be predicted by the formula, Birth weight (Kg) = -3.78 + 0.871*foot length. There is also a significant correlation between gestational age and foot length. If the value of foot length is known, gestational age can also be predicted. Conclusion: In this study we found that foot length is strongly correlated with the gestational age, birthweight and other anthropometric parameters of the new-born. Therefore, foot length can be a reliable substitute for determining the gestational age and birthweight of the new-born. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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