APGAR

Question 1

• first test given to a newborn; occurs right after the baby’s birth in the delivery
  or birthing room;1952 anesthesiologist VIRGINIA APGAR

Answer 1

APGAR SCORE

Question 2

PURPOSE

Answer 2

• to quickly evaluate a newborn’s physical condition after delivery
• to determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care

Question 3

) 1 minute after delivery and 5 minutes after the first apgar score
2.) If – there are serious problems with the baby’s condition and the first two scores are low
3.) The test may be repeated for a third time in 10 minutes

Answer 3

WHEN TO GET THE APGAR SCORE

Question 4

0-4–

Answer 4

poor; serious danger and needs resuscitation.

Question 5

4 – 6 –

Answer 5

fair; condition is guarded and may need clearing of the airway and supplementary oxygen.

Question 6

7 – 10 –

Answer 6

good