APGAR Score

Name: APGAR Score
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: APGAR, Apgar, newborn, neonatal, birth, assessment, appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration, delivery, pediatric

Newborn assessment: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration

The APGAR Score is the standard assessment tool for evaluating neonatal well-being and physiologic adaptation at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. This 5-component score (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) guides immediate resuscitation decisions and prognostic counseling for all newborns. APGAR scores correlate with neonatal morbidity and mortality, with lower 5-minute scores indicating need for more intensive interventions.

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Appearance (color) *

Skin color: 0 = blue/pale, 1 = body pink with blue extremities, 2 = completely pink

Pulse *

Grimace (reflex irritability) *

Activity (muscle tone) *

Respiration *

References

Apgar V. A proposal for a new method of evaluation of the newborn infant. Curr Res Anesth Analg. 1953;32(4):260-267.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

Professional Resources — Tools used by pediatricians for neonatal care

NRP Textbook, 8th EditionOfficial Neonatal Resuscitation Program textbook~$70via Amazon Manual of Neonatal Care, ClohertyPractical neonatal clinical reference~$65via Amazon