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    APGAR Score Assess and document APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes. APGAR is a standardized test used to assess the severity of a patient's condition.

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    APGAR Score Assess and document APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes. APGAR is a standardized test used to assess the severity of a patient's condition.

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    APGAR

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    APGAR Score Assess and document APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes. APGAR is a standardized test used to assess the severity of a patient's condition.

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    Pinoy R.N. | Up-to-date nursing news and information | This file was downloaded from www.PinoyRN.co.

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    APGAR Score

    Assess and document APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes

    • Appearance
    › Pink torso and extremities: Score = 2
    › Pink torso, blue extremities: Score = 1
    › Blue all over: Score = 0
    • Pulse
    › >100: Score = 2
    › 100: Score = 1
    › Absent: Score = 0
    • Grimace (irritability)
    › Vigorous cry: Score = 2
    › Limited cry: Score = 1
    › No response to stimulus: Score = 0
    • Activity
    › Actively moving: Score = 2
    › Limited movement: Score = 1
    › Flaccid: Score = 0
    • Respiratory Effort
    › Strong loud cry: Score = 2
    › Hypoventilation, irregular: Score = 1
    › Absent: Score = 0

    Totals*
    *
    8-10: normal; 4-6: moderate depression; 0-3: aggressive resuscitation

    Pinoy R.N. | Up-to-date nursing news and information | This file was downloaded from www.PinoyRN.co.nr

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