BIND Score – Used in jaundiced newborns to detect early signs of bilirubin toxicity and prevent kernicterus. It evaluates 3 key areas: 🧠 Mental status 💪 Muscle tone 🗣️ Cry pattern Each gets a score from 1 to 3 → total guides severity: ✅ Mild (1–3) ⚠️ Moderate (4–6) ❗ Severe (7–9) The higher the score, the higher the risk of neurologic damage. Early detection = timely treatment = better outcomes! #neonatology #bindscore #jaundice #nicu #newborncare #kernicterusprevention