All of the following are components of the Apgar score except:
Respiratory rate is not a component of Apgar score; however, respiratory effo is: The Apgar score is an objective method of evaluating the newborn&;s condition using the 5 parameters stated below It is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after bih Components of APGAR score: Color (A Appearance) Hea rate (P Pulse) Response to a catheter in nostril (G Grimace) Muscle tone (A activity) Respiratory effo (R) (not respiratory rate) Apgar score is not used to guide resuscitation, and resuscitation must be initiated before the 1-minute score The change of score at sequential time points following bih reflects how well the baby is responding to resuscitative effos. Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 872
Color
Hea rate
Respiratory rate
Muscle tone
New born infants