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APGAR Score


Appearance
1 min
5 min
Pink torso and extremities . . . . . . 2
Pink torso, blue extremities . . . . ..1
Blue all over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0


Pulse
1 min
5 min
■ > 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
■ < 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Absent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0


Grimace (irritability)
1 min
5 min
Vigorous cry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Limited cry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
No response to stimulus . . . . . . ..0


Activity
1 min
5 min
Actively moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Limited movement . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Flaccid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0


Respiratory Effort
1 min
5 min
Strong loud cry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hypoventilation, irregular . . . . . . .1
Absent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0


Totals*



*8–10: normal; 4–6: moderate depression; 0–3; aggressive resuscitation (see Initial Steps to Neonatal Resuscitation).

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