Capurro H, Konichezky S, Fonseca D, Caldeyro-Barcia R. "A simplified method for diagnosis of gestational age in the newborn infant." J Pediatr. 1978;93(1):120-122.
While the Dubowitz method (1970) and the New Ballard Score (1991) are widely taught in North American curricula, the remains a standard tool in Latin America and parts of Europe. Developed by the Uruguayan pediatrician Dr. Horacio Capurro, this method provides a rapid and reliable estimation of GA, particularly noted for its utility in the immediate postnatal period. capurro edad gestacionalpdf
Medical professionals frequently look for a "Capurro edad gestacional PDF" [1] to access reference tables and worksheets for delivery room use. Scoring Parameters Capurro H, Konichezky S, Fonseca D, Caldeyro-Barcia R
Gestational Age (weeks) equals the fraction with numerator open paren Total Score plus 200 close paren and denominator 7 end-fraction Classification of Results While the Dubowitz method (1970) and the New