APGAR Scores Flashcards
1
Q
When should APGAR scores be measured?
A
1 and 5 minutes of age
2
Q
What is it?
A
The APGAR score is used to assess the health of a newborn baby. APGAR scores should be assessed at 1 and 5 minutes of age.
The APGAR score includes an assessment of the pulse, respiratory effort, colour, muscle tone and reflex irritability.
A higher score indicates that the baby is in good health. A score of 0-3 is very low, 4-6 is moderately low and 7-10 suggests the baby is in a good state. If the score is <5 at 5 minutes, APGAR scores should be repeated at 10, 15 and 30 minutes and umbilical cord blood gas sampling should be considered.
