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==References==
===10.02 APGAR SCORE===
Scoring system designed by Virginia Apgar is the most commonly used instrument for evaluating a newborn's condition upon delivery. Scores are given at one minute and five minute intervals following birth.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Sign  !! 0 !! 1 !! 2
|-
| Appearance || Pale / blue|| Pink body, blue extremities|| Pink body, pink extremities
|-
| Pulse || Absent || Less than 100|| 100 or greater
|-
| Grimace || No response|| Grimace || Cough, sneeze
|-
| Activity || Limp || Some flexion|| Action
|-
| Respiratory effort|| Absent || Slow, irregular|| Strong crying
|}

====Assess and Support:====
*Temperature (warm and dry)
*Airway (position and suction)
*Breathing (stimulate to cry)
*Circulation (heart rate and color)

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Inverted pyramid reflecting relative frequencies of neonatal resuscitation efforts for the newborn who does not have meconium-stained amniotic fluid.  Note that a majority of newborns respond to simple measures.

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