Apgararvio

Apgararvio is a standardized method used to assess the physical condition of newborn infants shortly after birth. It was developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952 and is typically performed at one and five minutes after birth, and sometimes again at ten minutes if the initial scores are low. The assessment evaluates five key signs: appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflex irritability), activity (muscle tone), and respiration (breathing effort). Each of these signs is given a score of 0, 1, or 2, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 10.

A score of 7-10 is generally considered normal, indicating the baby is adjusting well to life outside the womb. A score of 4-6 may suggest the baby needs some assistance with breathing or other bodily functions, while a score of 0-3 indicates a critically low condition requiring immediate medical intervention. While the Apgar score is a valuable tool for quickly evaluating a newborn's immediate health, it is important to note that it is not a predictor of long-term health or developmental outcomes. Its primary purpose is to alert medical staff to potential problems that require prompt attention.