APGAR SCORE BY sweety Tamanna Mahapatra MSc Pediatric

Learn about the APGAR SCORE , a simple yet effective method to evaluate a newborn's physical condition immediately after birth ....this presentation covers .....
what is apgar score ?
Components of apgar score.
Scoring system
Indications of apgar score........

1. WELCOME
EVERYONE....
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2. BY SWEETY TAMANNA MAHAPATRA
MSC IN PEDIATRICS
SCB MCH
APGAR
SCORE
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3. Introduction
Apgar score is developed by Dr. Verginia
Apgar in 1952. it also known as baby’s first
test .it assess within 1 min of a newborn
baby $ five min after a baby birth .
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4. A – Appearance (skin color)
P – Pulse (heart rate)
G – Grimace (reflex
irritability)
A – Activity (muscle tone)
R – Respiration (breathing
effort)
apgar stands for..
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5. WHAT IS APGAR
SCORE ?
Apgar score is the clinical assessment of a baby...
The Apgar score is a quick and simple method used by
healthcare providers to assess the health of a newborn
baby immediately after birth.
It is typically done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth,
though in some cases, it may be done more often if the
baby needs extra care.
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6. interpreting the apgar
score
The Apgar score evaluates five criteria, each scored from 0 to
2, with the total score ranging from 0 to 10.
7-10: Generally considered normal; the baby is doing well.
4-6: The baby may require some medical intervention or
observation.
0-3: Critical condition; the baby may need immediate
resuscitation and intensive medical care.
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7. criteria Score 0 Score 1 Score 2
Appearance
(Skin Color)
Blue or pale all
over
Pink body, blue
extremities
Completely pink
Pulse (Heart Rate) No pulse
Less than 100 beats
per minute
Greater than 100 beats
per minute
Grimace Response
(Reflexes)
No response to
stimulation
Grimace or feeble cry
Active response (crying,
pulling away, coughing,
sneezing)
Activity (Muscle
Tone)
Limp, no movement
Some flexion of arms
and legs
Active motion (arms and
legs moving)
Respiration
(Breathing)
Absent
Slow or irregular
breathing
Good, strong cry
apgar score
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8. indications
r.
Assess newborn vital signs and well-being.
Determine the need for resuscitation.
Monitor response to resuscitation efforts.
Not used to predict long-term outcomes or neurological
development.
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9. STAY IN TOUCH
THANKS FOR WATCHING ......
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