Apgar Score
Evaluates the physical condition of the newborn (NB) immediately after delivery.
The Apgar Score assesses the physical condition of the newborn (NB) at two crucial moments: 1 and 5 minutes after birth. It evaluates five criteria: heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and skin color.
Year Created: 1952
Authors: Dr. Virginia Apgar
Area Employed: Delivery rooms and Obstetric centers
Criteria Evaluated: Heart Rate, Respiratory Effort, Muscle Tone, Reflex Irritability, and Skin Color
Who uses it?: Pediatricians, neonatologists, and obstetric nurses
Select the score for each item and click "Calculate":