APGAR

What does APGAR stand for?

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration

What is the maximum points overall?

10 points

What is the lowest points per column?

0 points

What is the highest points per column?

2 points

Appearance is Blue;Pale, what point score?

Ap = 0

Appearance is Pink Body;Blue Extremities, what point score?

Ap = 1

Appearance is Pink, what point score?

Ap = 2

Pulse is Absent, what point score?

P = 0

Pulse is Below 100 bpm, what point score?

P = 1

Pulse is Over 100 bpm, what point score?

P = 2

Grimace is Floppy, what point score?

G = 0

Grimace is Minimal response to stimulation, what point score?

G = 1

Grimace is Prompt response to stimulation, what point score?

G = 2

Activity is Absent, what point score?

Act = 0

Activity is Flexed arms and legs, what point score?

Act = 1

Activity is Active, what point score?

Act = 2

Respiration is Absent, what point score?

R = 0

Respiration is Slow and irregular, what point score?

R = 1

Respiration is Vigorous cry, what point score?

R = 2

Score of 7-10

Healthy newborn

Score of 4-6

require further medical evaluation or monitoring

Score of 0-3

serious medical emergency

How many times is APGAR given to a newborn?

Twice (unless further evaluation is necessary)

What minutes are the APGAR given

1 minute & 5 minutes after birth