standard tool in assessing newborn
babies
APGAR
is a quick, overall assessment of newborn well-being. Is use for a standardized evaluation of the newborn’s condition
APGAR score
Apgar
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respiration
excellent condition
7 - 10
moderately depressed
4 - 6
severely depressed
0 - 3
Pink
2
Extremeities Blue
1
Pale or Blue
0
Cries and pulls away
2
Grimace
1
Active movement
2
Arms and legs flexed
1
String cry
2
Slow, irregular
1