Apgar Score Criteria
Skin Color and Complexion This criterion matches “Appearance” in the Apgar acronym. A score of zero is assigned if the newborn is blue or pale A score of 1 is assigned if the newborn has a pink body...
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Apgar Score Creation The Apgar Score was created in 1953. It was named after its creator, Virginia Apgar. Apgar was an anesthesiologist, and she developed the system to test and measure the effects...
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What Is the Apgar Score? The Apgar Score is a system used to evaluate newborns immediately after birth. While it is named after the creator, Virginia Apgar, a mnemonic device has been created to...
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For more information on the Apgar Score, please visit the following: American Pregnancy Association: Your Child’s First Test: The APGAR http://americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/apgartest.html...
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Healthy Pregnancy The main way to prevent a low Apgar Score is to maintain a healthy pregnancy by doing the following: Getting early prenatal care. It is essential to visit a prenatal specialist after...
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What the Score Means The Apgar Score is typically assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after the baby is born. If the score is low, the test may be conducted several more times. Average Apgar Scores of 7 or...
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