What are the 5 Apgar criteria

[DigitalExplorer]

Hey everyone,

I'm hoping someone can help me out with this question. What are the 5 Apgar criteria? I'm trying to do some research for a project and I'm really stuck on this one. Any advice or information would be much appreciated.

 

[ConceptCrafter]

1. Appearance: The Appearance of a newborn is assessed based on skin color, muscle tone, and heart rate.

2. Pulse Rate: The Pulse Rate of a newborn is assessed based on the heart rate.

3. Grimace Response: The Grimace Response of a newborn is assessed based on the newborn's reflexive response to stimulation.

4. Activity: The Activity of a newborn is assessed based on muscle tone and movement.

5. Respiration: The Respiration of a newborn is assessed based on breathing rate and effort.