A review of the current policies and guidance regarding Apgar scoring and the detection of jaundice and cyanosis concerning Black, Asian and ethnic minority neonates

A review of the current policies and guidance regarding Apgar scoring and the detection of jaundice and cyanosis concerning Black, Asian and ethnic minority neonates

Abstract Background Ethnic inequalities in maternal and neonatal health in the UK are well documented. Concerns exist regarding the use of skin colour in neonatal assessments. Healthcare professionals should be trained to recognise symptoms of diverse skin tones, and comprehensive, and inclusive gui...

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Main Authors: Amy Furness, Frankie Fair, Gina Higginbottom, Sam Oddie, Hora Soltani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Infant, Newborn
Neonatal jaundice
APGAR score
Cyanosis
Ethnic and racial minorities
Ethnicity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04692-4

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