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Revision as of 12:13, 13 October 2009
Measured at one and five minutes after birth the Score values are totalled for all indicators: 7-10 is considered normal, 4-7 may require resuscitative measures, 3 and below require immediate resuscitation.
Indicator | Score 0 | Score 1 | Score 2 |
Activity (muscle tone) | Limp; no movement | Some flexion of arms and legs | Active motion |
Pulse (heart rate) | No heart rate | Fewer than 100 beats per minute | At least 100 beats per minute |
Grimace (reflex response) | No response to airways being suctioned | Grimace during suctioning | Grimace and pull away, cough, or sneeze during suctioning |
Appearance (color) | The baby's whole body is completely bluish-gray or pale | Good color in body with bluish hands or feet | Good color all over |
Respiration (breathing) | Not breathing | Weak cry; may sound like whimpering, slow or irregular breathing | Good, strong cry; normal rate and effort of breathing |