Apgar Score

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The apgar score is a measure of the physical condition of a newborn baby. It is obtained by adding points (2, 1, or 0) for heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, response to stimulation and skin coloration; a score of ten represents the best possible condition.

FOR NCCHD:

This is the total apgar score for a baby at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.

FOR MI ds:

This is the total Apgar score for a baby at 5 minutes after birth.

See Apgar Score

Format: 2 digit numeric