Apgar Scoring for NewbornsA score is given for each sign at one minute and five minutes after the birth. If there are problems with the baby an additional score is given at 10 minutes. A score of 7-10 is considered normal, while 4-7 might require some resuscitative measures, and a baby with an apgar of 3 and below requires immediate resuscitation. |
|
Sign |
0 Points |
1 Point |
2 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A |
Appearance (Skin Color) |
Blue-gray, pale all over |
Normal, except for extremities |
Normal over entire body |
P |
Pulse |
Absent |
Below 100 bpm |
Above 100 bpm |
G |
Grimace (Reflex Irritability) |
No Response |
Grimace |
Sneeze, cough, pulls away |
A |
Activity (Muscle Tone) |
Absent |
Arms and Legs Flexed |
Active Movement |
R |
Respiration |
Absent |
Slow, irregular |
Good, crying |
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