Newborn Baby: APGAR scoring system

APGAR scores should not be used as a guide for resuscitation. The time intervals used for resuscitation are contained elsewhere within this guideline The APGAR score should be conducted 1 min. after delivery and repeated at 5 minutes after delivery. Continue to score APGAR every 5 minutes until the score is 7 or greater. A score of: 7 to 10 Is considered satifactory 4 to 6 Has moderate depression and may need respiratory support 0 to 3 Indicates a newborn requiring resuscitation Points 0 1 2 Appearance Blue, Pale Body pink Extremities blue Totally pink Pulse Absent <100 >100 Grimace None Grimaces Cries Activity Limp Flexion of Extremities Active motion Respiratory Effort Absent Slow and weak Good strong cry