Apgar score calculator
A (appearance)
Skin color / oxygenationno cyanosis body and extremities pink | +2 |
blue at extremities body pink (acrocyanosis) | +1 |
blue or pale all over | 0 |
P (pulse)
Strength and regularity of heart rate> 100 beats per minute | +2 |
< 100 beats per minute | +1 |
absent | 0 |
G (grimace)
Reflex response to irritable stimulicry on stimulation | +2 |
grimace on suction or aggressive stimulation | +1 |
no response to stimulation | 0 |
A (activity)
Muscle tone and movementflexed arms and legs that resist extension | +2 |
some flexion | +1 |
none | 0 |
R (respiration)
Lung maturitystrong, lusty cry | +2 |
weak, irregular, gasping | +1 |
absent | 0 |
7-10 - generally normal
4-6 - fairly low
0-3 - critically low level