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of a newborn by evaluating specific physical and neurological characteristics. Originally simplified by Dr. Haroldo Capurro in 1980 from the Dubowitz scale, it remains a vital tool in Latin American medical practice for determining neonatal maturity when prenatal ultrasound data is unavailable or unreliable. Redalyc.org Core Components of the Capurro Test The method is typically divided into two versions: (includes 2 neurological and 4 physical signs) and (the most common version, focusing on 5 physical signs). ResearchGate The five primary physical parameters assessed are: Skin Texture:

become vital tools for assessing a newborn's maturity immediately after birth. What is the Capurro Method? capurro edad gestacionalpdf

| Palpable breast tissue diameter | Points | |--------------------------------|--------| | No palpable tissue | 0 | | <5 mm | 4 | | 5–10 mm | 6 | | >10 mm | 8 | of a newborn by evaluating specific physical and

Capurro’s genius was in . He used a statistical technique called multiple logistic regression to identify the five most predictive signs of gestational age from a larger pool of variables. The result was a semi-objective scale that could be completed in less than three minutes. Redalyc

1️⃣ Skin texture (Thick/cracked = more mature) 2️⃣ Ear shape (Curled cartilage = term) 3️⃣ Breast tissue (Nodule >7mm = >37 weeks) 4️⃣ Plantar creases (Soles fully covered = mature) 5️⃣ Skull bones (Firm/closed sutures = late term)