From: Lingual laser frenotomy in newborns with ankyloglossia: a prospective cohort study
Parameter | Definition | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points |
---|---|---|---|---|
C | Crying | absent or low pitched | high pitched, easily consolable | high pitched, inconsolable |
R | Requires oxygen to reach saturation over 95% | No | < 30% oxygen | ≥ 30% oxygen |
I | Increased vital signs | similar to baseline | up to 20% of baseline | over 20% of baseline |
E | Facial expression | not grimaced | grimaced | grimaced with not cry vocalization grunt |
S | Sleeplessness | constantly asleep | frequently awake | constantly awake |