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APGAR Score

Rapid assessment of newborn condition from five clinical signs (0–10), recorded at 1 and 5 minutes.

Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Activity (muscle tone)
Pulse
Grimace (reflex irritability)
Appearance (colour)
Respiration

FAQ

What is the APGAR Score?

Rapid assessment of newborn condition from five clinical signs (0–10), recorded at 1 and 5 minutes.

What inputs does the APGAR Score need?

Activity (muscle tone), Pulse, Grimace (reflex irritability), Appearance (colour), Respiration.

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APGAR Score Explained: The Five Signs, the 0–10 Scale, and What It Does (and Doesn't) Tell You

The APGAR score — its five components, the 0–10 scale, 1- and 5-minute timing, and why it is a description of newborn condition, not a diagnosis of asphyxia.

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