Objective method of evaluating the newborns condition

• It is calculated at 1 min and 5 min after birth

How to calculate

• Appearance
• Pulse Rate
• Grimace
• Activity
• Resp Rate

How to interpret

• Total score – 10
• 0-3 Score – sever depression
• 4-6 score – Mild depression
• 7-10 score – No depression

Importance

• Apgar score at 1 min– Newborn condition, does not indicate the need for resuscitation
• Apgar score at 5 min– Effectiveness of neonatal resuscitation
• If apgar score is persistently low- will increases the risk of neonate mortality