Apgar Score (Medical Definition) Quick Explainer Video

What is an Apgar Score? Watch this video to learn about the medical definition and for a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Apgar Score Definition
An Apgar Score is a test that is performed on newborn infants after birth to check on their condition. It takes into consideration the infant's heart rate, breathing effort, color, and other signs to assess whether or not emergency medical care is needed.

🟦 Apgar is actually a bacronym that stands for the following:

A - Appearance
P - Pulse
G - Grimace
A - Activity
R - Respiratory Effort

➡️ Apgar Score Parameters
The scoring system takes each of these parameters into consideration and gives the infant a score between 0 and 10. The higher the score, the better overall condition the newborn is in. Each factor is scored individually on a scale of 0 to 2, with 2 being the best score. If an infant were to earn a 2 on all five parameters, then they would receive a perfect Apgar score of 10.

➡️ What Do the Results of an Apgar Score Mean?
If the infant earns a score of 7 or higher, they are considered to be in good health. In this case, you can monitor the infant and provide routine medical care. If they earn a score of 4-6, it likely means that the infant needs some type of extra medical care. In this case, the infant may require supplemental oxygen or assistance with breathing. If the infant earns a score of 0-3, this is considered to be a medical emergency and they will likely need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The test should be performed at least two separate times. It should be given one minute after birth and again five minutes after birth. At the 5-minute mark, if the score is less than 7, you should repeat the assessment every 5 minutes for up to 20 minutes.

➡️ Low Apgar Score
In general, if the infant earns a low Apgar score, it does not mean that they are unhealthy. It just means that they likely need immediate medical care at this time. Sometimes the infant simply needs suctioning to remove substances from the airways to help them breathe better. Or, the infant may need oxygen for a short period of time. Again, for this video, we just wanted to provide you with a brief overview of this topic. We do have a separate video that breaks down the Apgar scoring criteria into much more detail.

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a physician with any questions that you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you watch in this video. We strive for 100% accuracy, but errors may occur, and medications, protocols, and treatment methods may change over time.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Apgar Score Definition
0:44 - Apgar Bacronym
0:51 - Apgar Score Parameters
1:24 - Apgar Score Mean
2:16 - Low Apgar Score

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