Compare and Contrast the Apgar Scale and the Brazelton Neonatal

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Essay

Compare and contrast the Apgar Scale and the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale.

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Definitions:

Neurological Disease

Disorders of the nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout the body.

Esophageal Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the esophagus, the long tube that connects the throat to the stomach, often associated with difficulty swallowing and weight loss.

Regurgitation

The backward flow of blood through a valve in the heart that does not close properly, or the return of undigested food from the esophagus to the mouth.

Difficulty Swallowing

Known medically as dysphagia, this term describes trouble moving food, liquid, and saliva from the mouth to the stomach.