APGAR

• What is the purpose of the APGAR Score?

  To evaluate a newborn's condition
• When is the APGAR Score assessed?

  At 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
• What are the components of the APGAR Score?

  • Appearance (Skin Color)
  • Pulse (Heart Rate)
  • Grimace (Reflex Irritability)
  • Activity (Muscle Tone)
  • Respiration (Breathing Effort)
• What score indicates a completely pink newborn in the Appearance component?

  2
• What does a score of 1 in the Pulse component indicate?

  Heart rate less than 100 bpm
• What score indicates no response to stimulation in the Grimace component?

  0
• What does a score of 2 in the Grimace component signify?

  Vigorous cry, cough, or sneeze
• What score indicates limp muscle tone in the Activity component?

  0
• What does a score of 2 in the Activity component indicate?

  Active motion, well-flexed
• What score indicates no breathing in the Respiration component?

  0
• What does a score of 2 in the Respiration component signify?

  Strong, regular cry
• How is the APGAR Score interpreted?

  • 7–10: Normal; good condition
  • 4–6: Moderate difficulty; may need intervention
  • 0–3: Severe distress; requires immediate resuscitation