Apgar Score: The Universal Newborn Assessment
The Apgar Score evaluates newborns at 1 and 5 minutes via 5 parameters: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration (0–2 each; total 0–10). Scores 7–10 indicate reassuring status; 4–6 require intervention; 0–3 demand full resuscitation. The 5‑minute score is more predictive of outcomes. Essential for guiding immediate neonatal care.
