APGAR Score
| Score | 0 | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Blue all over | Blue extremities | Normal colour |
| Pulse | No pulse | < 100 bpm | > 100 bpm |
| Grimace | No response to stimulation | Grimace or feeble cry when stimulated | Crying/moving when stimulated |
| Activity | Limp | Some movement | Active movement |
| Respirations | No breathing | Slow / irregular breathing | Strong cry |
When to calculate
Calculate at 1, 5 and 10 minutes (should see an improving trend)