APGAR

Question 1

APGAR - overview

Answer 1

1. Evaluates the physical condition of the infant at 1 and 5 mins after birth. Assesses the need for resuscitation
2. The evaluation is repeated every 5 mins until the infant achieves a score of 8, with a maximum possible score of 10
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Question 2

APGAR - scores

Answer 2

Appearance - white, blue, pink
Pulse - absent, 100
Grimace (reflex irritability) - none, reduced, normal
Activity (tone) - none, reduced, normal
Respiratory effort - none, irregular, regular

Question 3

APGAR - scores (3)

Answer 3

0-3 = cardiopulmonary arrest, or condition caused by severe bradycardia, hypoventilation, or CNS depression
4-7 = warrants close attention to see if infant's status will improve 
Note = full term infants with normal cardiopulmonary function should score 8-9 at 1 and 5 mins

Question 4

APGAR - causes of low scores

Answer 4

1. Hypoxia-ischaemia
2. Anaemia/shock
3. Birth trauma
4. Infection
5. Pulmonary/airway disorder