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Re: APGAR Scores question

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 22:05:09 -0500 (CDT)


Named after Virginia Apgar:

Respirations - 2 pts Heart rate - 2 Color - 2At Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Lisa wrote: Tone - 2 Reflexes - 2 >Best score 10 pts (rare to get this high)

>Can someone explain APGAR scores, each letter and what the signifigance
>of the baby's score is?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Lisa

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James Wang, M.D.
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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