APGAR Score

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What does APGAR stand for?

  • A → Appearance

  • P → Pulse

  • G → Grimace

  • A → Activity

  • R → Respiration


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How is appearance scored on the Apgar?

  • 0 → blue/pale

  • 1 → normal body color with blue hands/feet

  • 2 → completely pink/normal color


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How are pulse and respiration scored on the Apgar?

Pulse

  • 0 → absent

  • 1 → <100 bpm

  • 2 → >100 bpm

Respiration

  • 0 → absent

  • 1 → slow/irregular

  • 2 → vigorous cry


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How are grimace and activity scored on the Apgar?

Grimace

  • 0 → no response

  • 1 → minimal response

  • 2 → pulls away, sneezes, or coughs

Activity

  • 0 → floppy/no movement

  • 1 → some extremity flexion

  • 2 → active movement


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When is the Apgar score measured?

  • 1 minute after birth

  • 5 minutes after birth

  • Used to assess newborn condition immediately after delivery


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How are total Apgar scores interpreted?

  • 7–10

    • Generally good condition

  • 4–6

    • May require intervention/monitoring

  • ≤3

    • Very low score

    • Immediate medical attention required