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APGAR Score

It is given by Virginia Apgar in 1952


• Appearance (colour)
• Pulse (Heart rate)
• Grimace (Reflex)
• Activity(Muscle tone)
• Respiratory rate
Each item is given a score 0, 1, or 2
• 0-3 severe distress
• 4-6 moderate difficulty
• 7-10 no difficulty adjusting to life

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