APGAR Flashcards
1
Q
When should an APGAR be conducted?
A
At 1 and 5 minutes post-birth, and then 5 minutely until score >7.
2
Q
What is a satisfactory APGAR score?
A
7 - 10
3
Q
What APGAR score indicates moderate depression and potential requirement for IPPV?
A
4 - 6
4
Q
What APGAR score indicates a newborn requires ongoing resuscitation?
A
0 - 3
5
Q
What criteria score 0 points in the APGAR?
A
Appearance - blue, pale Pulse - absent Grimace - none Activity - limp Respiratory effort - absent
6
Q
What criteria score 1 point in the APGAR?
A
Appearance - body pink, extremities blue Pulse - <100 Grimace - grimaces Activity - flexion of extremities Respiratory effort - weak, gasping or ineffective
7
Q
What criteria score 2 points in the APGAR?
A
Appearance - totally pink Pulse - >100 Grimace - cries Activity - active motion Respiratory effort - good strong cry
