👶 APGAR Score (Newborn)
Score newborn condition at 1 and 5 minutes with the APGAR score.
Clinical takeaway
Record at 1 and 5 minutes (continue if < 7).
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When to use
Rapid assessment of the newborn and response to resuscitation.
How it works
0–2 points each for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration (total 0–10).
Key points
- Record at 1 and 5 minutes (continue if < 7).
- Describes status, not long-term prognosis.
- Never delays resuscitation.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Appearance (colour) | Blue/pale (0) |
|---|---|
| Pulse | Absent (0) |
| Grimace (reflex) | None (0) |
| Activity (tone) | Limp (0) |
| Respiration | Absent (0) |
→APGAR0/10
- Interpretation：Severely depressed
- Timing：Record at 1 and 5 minutes; continue every 5 min up to 20 min if < 7.
| Appearance (colour) | Pink (2) |
|---|---|
| Pulse | ≥ 100 (2) |
| Grimace (reflex) | Cry/cough (2) |
| Activity (tone) | Active (2) |
| Respiration | Good cry (2) |
→APGAR10/10
- Interpretation：Reassuring
- Timing：Record at 1 and 5 minutes; continue every 5 min up to 20 min if < 7.
Frequently asked questions
- What is APGAR Score (Newborn)?
- Score newborn condition at 1 and 5 minutes with the APGAR score.
- How is APGAR Score (Newborn) calculated? What is the core formula?
- 0–2 points each for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration (total 0–10).
- When is APGAR Score (Newborn) used?
- Rapid assessment of the newborn and response to resuscitation.
- What are the key clinical points for APGAR Score (Newborn)?
- Record at 1 and 5 minutes (continue if < 7). Describes status, not long-term prognosis. Never delays resuscitation.
- What are the limits and cautions when using APGAR Score (Newborn)?
- For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
- How is APGAR Score (Newborn) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Appearance (colour) Blue/pale (0), Pulse Absent (0), Grimace (reflex) None (0), Activity (tone) Limp (0), Respiration Absent (0) → Result: APGAR 0 /10（Interpretation: Severely depressed, Timing: Record at 1 and 5 minutes; continue every 5 min up to 20 min if < 7.） Inputs: Appearance (colour) Pink (2), Pulse ≥ 100 (2), Grimace (reflex) Cry/cough (2), Activity (tone) Active (2), Respiration Good cry (2) → Result: APGAR 10 /10（Interpretation: Reassuring, Timing: Record at 1 and 5 minutes; continue every 5 min up to 20 min if < 7.）