APGAR Score Calculator
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration — each 0–2. Click any i for detail.
APGAR categories
Appearance (color)
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A
0 blue/pale · 1 body pink/blue extremities · 2 entirely pink. |
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Pulse (heart rate)
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P
0 absent · 1 <100 · 2 ≥100. |
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Grimace (reflex)
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G
0 none · 1 grimace · 2 cough/sneeze/cry. |
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Activity (tone)
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A
0 limp · 1 some flexion · 2 active motion. |
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Respiration
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R
0 absent · 1 slow/irregular · 2 good/crying. |
How to use this calculator
- Score each category 0–2.
- Read the 0–10 total.
- Remember timing (commonly 1 and 5 minutes).
- Follow local neonatal protocols.
Results explained
APGAR summarizes newborn status across five signs. Totals range 0–10. It is a rapid clinical snapshot, not a long-term outcome predictor by itself.
Quick reference: APGAR
Total = A+P+G+A+R (each 0–2).
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| 7–10 | Often reassuring at a glance |
| 4–6 | Moderately low |
| 0–3 | Critically low |
| Repeat scores | Common at 1 and 5 minutes |
Clinical education only — follow facility protocols.
How the estimate is built
total = appearance + pulse + grimace + activity + respiration.
Example scenario
All 2s → 10.
FAQ
When is it scored?
Typically at 1 and 5 minutes; sometimes later.
Does low APGAR equal brain injury?
Not by itself — context matters.
Preterm differences?
Interpretation can differ — use clinical judgment.
Parent teaching?
Useful vocabulary; not a DIY newborn assessment.