This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.
APGAR score
Skin color, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, respiration – 0–10 points at 1, 5 and 10 minutes
Scientific basis
Trend
The 1-minute value describes the condition immediately after birth, the 5-minute value the adaptation; a low 5-minute value (0–3) correlates in large populations with neonatal mortality and an increased relative risk of cerebral palsy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Apgar score assessed?
At 1 and 5 minutes in all newborns; if the 5-minute value is below 7, every 5 minutes up to 20 minutes (AAP/ACOG 2015).
Does a low Apgar score predict asphyxia?
No. The score alone is not proof of asphyxia and does not predict the individual neurologic outcome; it describes the condition and adaptation after birth.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Apgar score assessed?
At 1 and 5 minutes in all newborns; if the 5-minute value is below 7, every 5 minutes up to 20 minutes (AAP/ACOG 2015).
Does a low Apgar score predict asphyxia?
No. The score alone is not proof of asphyxia and does not predict the individual neurologic outcome; it describes the condition and adaptation after birth.