1 The Apgar score may not be as helpful to caregivers for newborns with very low birth weights, below 3.3 pounds (1500 grams). 2  Problems during pregnancy, such as an infection or injury from a fall, may cause a low Apgar score.
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Definition. Apgar testing is the assessment of the newborn rating color, heart rate, stimulus response, muscle tone, and respirations on a scale of zero to two, for a maximum possible score of 10. It is performed twice, first at one minute and then again at five minutes after birth.
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1 Babies who had low Apgar scores are more likely to have epilepsy as children and adults. 2  Epilepsy is a serious brain condition that can cause seizures. 3  Children who had low Apgar scores may have trouble learning in school as they grow older. 4  Talk with your newborn's caregivers about your newborn's Apgar score.
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When your new baby comes into the world, the urge to quickly hold him (or her) and establish a connection is natural. However, you may have to wait a few minutes while doctors give your newborn a quick bath, take their vitals, and establish an APGAR score. If you are unfamiliar with such a score and what it means regarding the health of your new baby, this post will provide some helpful background.
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The newborn's Apgar score may also be checked at 10 minutes, and even up to 20 minutes after birth. Newborns are checked for A ppearance (skin color), P ulse (heartbeat), G rimace (reflexes), A ctivity (muscles), and R espirations (breathing).
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1 The Apgar score is useful for caregivers if a newborn has a low birth weight, between 3.3 and 5.5 pounds (1500 to 2499 grams). 2  The Apgar score may not be as helpful to caregivers for newborns with very low birth weights, below 3.3 pounds (1500 grams).
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Points are given to each element and an overall score is given to assess the baby’s overall health. Most healthy babies score between 7 and 10, and scores under 6 could be cause for concern. A low APGAR score means that the baby has low vitality, and could be an indication that the baby could have been deprived of oxygen during the birth. It could also be a sign of brain damage, and the first indicators of cerebral palsy.
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What are the limitations of the Apgar score? 1  One caregiver may not give the same Apgar score to a newborn as another caregiver. 2  Problems during pregnancy, such as an infection or injury from a fall, may cause a low Apgar score.
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The maximum possible score is 10, the minimum is zero. It is rare to receive a true 10, as some acrocyanosis in the newborn is considered normal, and therefore not a cause for concern. Most infants score between 7 and 10.
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Apgar scoring was originally developed in the 1950s by the anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar to assist practitioners attending a birth in deciding whether or not a newborn was in need of resuscitation. Using a scoring method fosters consistency and standardization among different practitioners.
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what apgar score may cause some concern
The Apgar scores under 6 may cause some concern. The Apgar score under 6 can cause some concern.