apgar score Flashcards
1
Q
if any of the following are observed after any degree of meconium, then baby must be assessed by the neonatal team;
A
- respiratory rate above 60 per minute
- the presence of grunting
- heart rate below 100 or above 160 beats/minute
- capillary refill time above 3 seconds
- temperature of 38°C or above, or 37.5°C on 2 occasions 30 minutes apart
- oxygen saturation below 95%
- presence of central cyanosis
2
Q
what are the parameters of apgar score
A
3
Q
interpreting apgar scores..
A
A score of 0-3 is very low score, between 4-6 is moderate low and between 7 - 10 means the baby is in a good state
