Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The scientific study of measurements is referred to as anthropometry. Anthropometric measures of neonates are an important clinical technique for diagnosing newborns that are unusually large or petite. The birth weight and length of a full‐term child can vary significantly. Different parts of the world use specific norms and practices. The significant variations in the typical height and weight ranges among different ethnic groups make it impractical to utilize the standards created by Western workers in this nation. This potential study was conducted at the anatomy department of a hospital. A total of 360 live singleton babies delivered between 28 and 42 weeks of gestation were included in this study. There were a total of 196 males and 164 females within the group. Individuals with congenital defects, diabetes, hypertension (diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg on two readings) and any other chronic diseases were prohibited from giving birth to infants. Anthropometry includes measurements such as head circumference, chest circumference, birth weight and the length from the crown to the heels. A grand number of 360 infants were included in this study. Among them, 196 persons were male, making up 54.44% of the total, while 164 individuals were female, accounting for 45.56%. In this study, the weight values corresponding to the 5th and 95th percentiles for gestational age greater than 37 weeks were 2280 grams and 3600 grams, respectively. Similarly, at gestational ages above 37 weeks, the 5th and 95th percentiles for length were 46.8 cm and 53.6 cm, respectively. Likewise the 5th and 95th percentiles for head circumference were 31.4 cm and 36 cm, respectively. The chest size was 29.6 cm at the 5th percentile, 29.6 cm at the 95th percentile, and 33.9 cm for gestational age over 37 weeks. The results of the five measurements head size, chest size, heel length at the top and birth weight provide the information and benchmarks necessary for the care of newborns.
How to cite this article:
Anand Kumar, Ankur Sharma and Sunanda Saha. Assessment of Anthropometric Measurements in Newborn Babies.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.536.539
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.536.539