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The Apgar score is a test that was designed by Virginia Apgar, an American anesthesiologist, to evaluate the condition of newborns immediately following birth.\u00a0 The test was developed to aid nurses and other medical professionals in determining if a newborn is in need of emergency care.<\/p>\n

The Apgar test<\/a> scores five important features of a newborn’s condition at one and five minutes after birth.\u00a0 These features are activity<\/strong>, pulse<\/strong>, grimace<\/strong>, appearance<\/strong>, and respiration<\/strong>.\u00a0 Each feature is assigned a score from 0 to 2, making a total of 10 possible points.\u00a0 A newborn that scores a 7 or higher is considered to be in good health, while a score of 3 or lower indicates the need for urgent medical intervention.\u00a0 If scores remain low at the five-minute check, the test may be scored for a third time at ten minutes after delivery.\u00a0 While an initial low score does not necessarily indicate a serious problem, failure to improve by the next score might be predicative of a more serious health condition and will require further medical investigation.<\/p>\n

Babies born by cesarean section or following a complicated or prolonged delivery often score lower than normal on their first Apgar test.\u00a0 Premature babies may also score below 7 due to a tendency to have less muscle tone.\u00a0 The Apgar score was not designed to determine a newborn’s long-term outcome<\/a> and therefore a lower score should not be mistaken as a sign of overall poor health or permanent disability<\/a>.\u00a0 Your doctor will let you know if there is a reason to be concerned.\u00a0 Together, you can discuss options regarding additional testing or monitoring.<\/p>\n

The Apgar score is rated as follows:\"baby <\/picture><\/p>\n

Activity (muscle tone):
\n0 – Limp or no movement
\n1 – Some bending or flexing of arms and legs
\n2 – Active motion, limbs well-flexed<\/p>\n

Pulse:
\n0 – Absent
\n1 – Slow (below 100 beats per minute)
\n2 – Over 100 beats per minute<\/p>\n

Grimace (reflex irritability):
\n0 – No response
\n1 – Response to stimulation, grimace
\n2 – Crying, pulling away<\/p>\n

Appearance (color of skin):
\n0 – Blue, pale
\n1 – Extremities blue or pale, pink body
\n2 – All parts of the body pink<\/p>\n

Respiration:
\n0 – Absent
\n1 – Weak cry, irregular breathing
\n2 – Strong cry, regular breathing<\/p>\n

For more on this topic, check out:<\/p>\n

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality, 2nd Edition<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Happiest Baby on the Block<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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