Apgar Score
Select the observed condition for each of the 5 Apgar criteria to get an instant total score and clinical interpretation for newborn assessment.
Apgar Criteria
Select the observed condition for each criterion. Score updates instantly.
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Select an option for each criterion to see the Apgar score.
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Apgar Score
Score Breakdown
A — Appearance
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P — Pulse
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G — Grimace
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A — Activity
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R — Respiration
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Total
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Score Range (0–10)
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10
Clinical Note
For educational use only. All clinical decisions must be made by a qualified healthcare professional based on the full patient context.
Summary
Select the observed condition for each of the 5 Apgar criteria to get an instant total score and clinical interpretation for newborn assessment.
How it works
- Observe the newborn immediately after birth.
- For each of the 5 criteria, select the option that best matches the observed condition.
- The calculator instantly sums all individual scores into a total Apgar score (0–10).
- Review the color-coded interpretation: normal (7–10), moderate concern (4–6), or needs resuscitation (0–3).
- Repeat the assessment at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes after birth as clinically indicated.
Use cases
- Rapid bedside assessment of newborn health immediately after delivery.
- Standardized documentation of neonatal status at 1 and 5 minutes post-birth.
- Guiding decisions on the need for resuscitation or additional monitoring.
- Medical education and training on neonatal assessment methods.
- Communication of newborn status between obstetric and neonatal care teams.
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Last updated: 2026-05-23 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu