Paediatrics

APGAR Score

Rapid assessment of newborn condition after birth.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use at 1 and 5 minutes after birth (and beyond if low) to assess a newborn and the response to resuscitation.

Why use

It standardises rapid newborn assessment and tracks response over time.

Evidence & references

Apgar V. A proposal for a new method of evaluation of the newborn infant. Curr Res Anesth Analg. 1953.

About the creator

Virginia Apgar

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