Apgar score

Noun

Meaning

an assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness

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After birth, rapid or labored breathing, cyanosis, slow heartbeat, a barrel-shaped chest or low Apgar score are all signs of the syndrome. Source: Internet

His Apgar score – a measure to evaluate a newborn’s physical condition – was very low. Source: Internet

But the Apgar score system developed by her is still used to quickly assess the health of newborns. Source: Internet

Care of the newborn further At birth, the baby receives an Apgar score at, at the least, one minute and five minutes of age. Source: Internet

Overall, they found no associations between exposure and a variety of factors, including Apgar score and mode of delivery. Source: Internet

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