APGAR Score = 0
A
ppearance:
Central and acral cyanosis
(0)
Acral cyanosis
(1)
No cyanosis
(2)
P
ulse:
Absent
(0)
< 100bpm
(1)
> 100bpm
(2)
G
rimace:
No response to stimulation
(0)
Grimace on suction / stimulation
(1)
Cries when stimulated
(2)
A
ctivity:
None
(0)
Some flexion
(1)
Arms and legs flexed and resist extension
(2)
R
espiratory effort:
Absent
(0)
Weak / irregular / gasping
(1)
Strong cry
(2)
Measured at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
0-3 → critically low
4-6 → moderately low
7-10 → healthy score