APGAR Flashcards
1
Q
components of APGAR
A
appearance pulse rate grimace activity respiration
2
Q
scoring for appearance
A
0 = blue/pale all over 1 = blue extremities 2 = pink all over
3
Q
scoring for pulse rate
A
0 = no pulse 1 = <100 2= > 100
4
Q
scoring for grimace
A
0= no response to stimulation 1 = grimace/weak cry when stimulated 2= cries/pulls away when stimulated
5
Q
scoring for activity
A
0= no activity 1= some flexion of the limbs 2= flexed limbs that resist extension
6
Q
scoring for respiration
A
0 = absent breathing 1= irregular breathing/gasping 2= regular breathing, strong cry
7
Q
when is APGAR performed
what is a normal score
A
1 min + 5 mins after birth
>7/8
8
Q
normal HR + RR in <1 year old
A
HR 120-160 bpm
RR 30-60 breaths per min
