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Natalka [10]
3 years ago
5

APGAR scoring relates to newborn signs after birth:__________

Health
1 answer:
Savatey [412]3 years ago
4 0

APGAR:

APGAR test is taken in the new born babies immediately after they are born. This checks the muscle tone, heart beat rate and also analyses any symptoms for immediate or emergency health care. This test is taken twice. First its is taken 1 minute after the child is born and gain taken after 5 minutes after birth. It some situation, it can also be taken again depending upon the the child's health condition  

  • Appearance (skin color)
  • Pulse (heart rate)
  • Grimace response (reflexes)
  • Activity (muscle tone)  
  • Respiration (breathing rate & effort)

Each factor has score range of 0 to 2. The sum of these five factors is used to give the APGAR score.  Total Score ranges from 0 to 10 where the highest possible score is 10. Babies scores low when born in critical situation like prematurely or high risk pregnancy.

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