Interpretation Immediate medical intervention is required. Abnormal score; specific interventions required depending on areas that scored low Reassuring score implying newborn is transitioning well to life after delivery Interventions Initiate neonatal resuscitation protocol. Respiratory/circulatory issues are ...
Nursing practice continues to affect the understanding and interpretation of the Apgar score. Through childbirth education classes, the lay public's awareness of the Apgar score has increased. This does not mean that parents understand the score, and to many, the score represents something it is ...
The Family APGAR (Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve) Questionnaire was designed for use by physicians in a setting with time constraints. A study is reported in which the instrument's index (score) was compared with the scores of an established family function test and of clini...
The resulting Apgar score ranges from zero to 10. The five criteria are summarized using words chosen to form a backronym (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration). Interpretation of scores: The test is generally done at one and five minutes after birth, and may be repeated later ...