Study by doctors find new tool to detect health risks in premature newborns
Researchers at SMS Medical College have validated the CRIB-II scoring system as an effective tool for assessing health risks in premature and low-weight newborns. The system uses five clinical factors to help doctors prioritize care in resource-limited neonatal intensive care units.
Why it matters
Implementing standardized risk assessment tools can significantly improve survival rates for vulnerable infants in healthcare settings with limited resources.
A study by doctors at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College has found that a simple scoring system can help quickly identify serious health risks in premature and low-weight newborns and improve their chances of survival.
The study, conducted on 181 premature babies at JK Lone Hospital in Jaipur, has highlighted the usefulness of the CRIB-II (Clinical Risk Index for Babies-II) score to assess the condition of newborns soon after admission.
The findings have been published in the International Journal of Paediatric Research .
Yogesh Yadav, a paediatric specialist and one of the researchers, said early assessment using this score can guide treatment decisions.
"If we calculate the CRIB-II score at the time of admission, we can understand the seriousness of the baby's condition. This helps doctors decide the right treatment direction early and increases the chances of saving the baby," he said.
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