APGAR Score Calculator
Newborn assessment at birth
Assessment Time:
Appearance (Color)
Skin color and circulation
Pulse (Heart Rate)
Heart rate assessment
Grimace (Reflex)
Response to stimulation
Activity (Muscle Tone)
Muscle tone and movement
Respiration
Breathing effort
APGAR Score at 1 minute
0/10
Severely Depressed
Score Breakdown:
A
0
P
0
G
0
A
0
R
0
Clinical Action
Begin immediate resuscitation per NRP guidelines
Score Interpretation
7-10
Normal
4-6
Moderate
0-3
Severe
Important Notes
- APGAR scores are assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
- If score is less than 7 at 5 minutes, reassess every 5 minutes up to 20 minutes
- Low scores at 1 minute are common and usually improve by 5 minutes
- APGAR alone should not be used to diagnose asphyxia or predict neurologic outcome
- Consider gestational age and resuscitation interventions when interpreting scores