The Apgar score is a quick assessment used to evaluate a newborn’s health immediately after birth. It measures five key criteria: Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflexes), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing effort).
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Apgar Score PPT: Meaning, Working, Consideration
Each criterion is scored on a scale from 0 to 2, with a total possible score of 10. A higher score indicates better health, while a lower score may suggest the need for medical attention. The test is usually performed at one and five minutes after birth. It helps doctors quickly determine if the baby needs immediate care or additional monitoring.
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Table of Content for Apgar Score PPT
- Introduction
- What is the Apgar score?
- How does the Apgar score work?
- What’s considered a normal Apgar score?
- Limitations of Apgar score
- Conclusions
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