APGAR Scoring Flashcards
1
Q
When is the APGAR score calculated?
A
1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
2
Q
What is the purpose of assessing the score after 1 minute?
A
To estimate how a baby has tolerated birth
3
Q
What is the purpose of assessing the score after 5 minutes?
A
To see how the baby is coping outside the womb
4
Q
What is assessed in the APGAR score?
A
Muscle tone (Activity) Heart rate (Pulse) Reflexes (Grimace) Skin colour (Appearance) Breathing effort (Respiration rate)
5
Q
What is a normal APGAR score?
A
7, 8 or 9
6
Q
Why is an APGAR score rarely 10?
A
Almost all newborns lose a point for having blue hands or feet which is normal after birth
7
Q
What APGAR score would indicate that a baby needs medical attention?
A
Lower than 7
8
Q
What are the main causes of a low APGAR score?
A
Difficult birth
C-section
Fluid in the baby’s airway
