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APGAR


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Alternate Names : Newborn Scoring

Definition

Designed in 1952 by Dr. Virginia Apgar at Columbia University's Babies Hospital, the APGAR score is a quick test performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to determine the physical condition of the newborn. The rating is based on a scale of 1 to 10. Ten suggests the healthiest infant, and scores below 5 indicate that the infant needs immediate assistance in adjusting to his or her new environment.

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Why is the Test Performed?

This test is a screening tool for health care providers to determine what assistance is immediately necessary to help your newborn stabilize.

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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 10/28/2002
Reviewed By : Philip L. Graham III, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columbia University, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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