Apgar score
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0 |
1 |
2 |
| (Appearance) Skin colour |
Cyanosis, pallor |
Peripheral cyanosis |
Pink |
| (Pulse) Heart Rate |
None |
<100 |
>100 |
| (Grimace) Response to stimulus |
None |
Slight |
Good |
| (Activity) Muscle Tone |
Flaccid |
Moves limbs |
Good |
| Respiratory effort |
None |
Gasps |
Good |
- Score above 7 indicates good condition
- Score <3 at one minute indicates active resuscitation needed
- Score <7 at five minutes suggests perinatal asphyxia
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