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APGAR Scoring System for Neonates

APGAR scoring system is used immediately after birth in order to determine neonate's heart rate, muscle tone, skin color, respiratory rate, and reflexes. A score of less than 5 at 5 and 10 minutes increases the risk of cerebral palsy. APGAR Score is not used to calculate the risk of mortality in neonates. Reference: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/10/the-apgar-score Image via: https://www.thenurseslab.com/2021/01/apgar-score.html