Apgar Score Calculator

Newborn assessment at 1 and 5 minutes

Formula

Apgar = Appearance + Pulse + Grimace + Activity + Respiration. Each 0-2. Total 0-10.

Virginia Apgar developed this scoring system in 1952. It's a quick, standardized assessment of newborn transition. Scores at 1 and 5 minutes guide resuscitation decisions.

How to Calculate Manually

1
Assess each of the 5 criteria
2
Select the appropriate score (0, 1, or 2)
3
Calculator totals the score
4
Shows interpretation and recommended action

Reference Table

Sign	0 Points	1 Point	2 Points
Appearance	Blue/pale	Body pink, extremities blue	Pink all over
Pulse	Absent	<100 bpm	>100 bpm
Grimace	No response	Grimace/weak cry	Cry/active withdrawal
Activity	Limp	Some flexion	Active motion
Respiration	Absent	Slow/irregular, weak cry	Strong cry

Apgar Score Calculator: Newborn Assessment at 1 and 5 Minutes

The Apgar score is a rapid method for assessing the clinical status of a newborn infant at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Developed by anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar in 1952, it evaluates five objective signs: Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing effort)...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Apgar stand for? A=Appearance (color), P=Pulse (heart rate), G=Grimace (reflex), A=Activity (tone), R=Respiration (breathing). Each scored 0-2.: A=Appearance (color), P=Pulse (heart rate), G=Grimace (reflex), A=Activity (tone), R=Respiration (breathing). Each scored 0-2.
What do the scores mean? 7-10 = Normal. 4-6 = Moderately depressed (needs stimulation/O2). 0-3 = Severely depressed (needs resuscitation).: 7-10 = Normal. 4-6 = Moderately depressed (needs stimulation/O2). 0-3 = Severely depressed (needs resuscitation).
When is Apgar scored? At 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. May repeat at 10, 15, 20 minutes if score <7. 5-minute score predicts outcomes better.: At 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. May repeat at 10, 15, 20 minutes if score <7. 5-minute score predicts outcomes better.

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Formula

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How to Calculate Manually

Reference Table

Apgar Score Calculator: Newborn Assessment at 1 and 5 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

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