APGAR Score Calculator
Score a newborn across all 5 APGAR criteria (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) and instantly calculate the total score with clinical interpretation. Free, private — no sign-up or uploads required.
Key Capabilities
What does APGAR stand for?
APGAR is an acronym for Appearance (skin colour), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex response), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration. It was developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952 as a quick standardised method to assess the health of newborns immediately after birth.
How is the APGAR score interpreted?
Each of the 5 criteria is scored 0, 1, or 2, giving a maximum total of 10. Score 7–10: Normal — the newborn is in good health. Score 4–6: Moderate concern — the newborn may need some medical assistance. Score 0–3: Low — immediate resuscitation and medical intervention is required.
When is the APGAR score assessed?
Typically at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A third assessment at 10 minutes is performed if the 5-minute score is below 7. The 1-minute score assesses initial adaptation to extra-uterine life; the 5-minute score indicates response to any initial resuscitation.
How to Use
Upload your medical document
Open the APGAR Score Calculator tool and upload your medical document (prescription, lab report, or medical record). Your data stays in your browser — zero server uploads.
AI analysis begins
The tool analyzes your document using specialized medical OCR models trained on healthcare documents. This typically takes 3-8 seconds.
Review extracted information
Review the structured medical information extracted from your document. Copy results or download for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does APGAR stand for?
APGAR is an acronym for Appearance (skin colour), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex response), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration. It was developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952 as a quick standardised method to assess the health of newborns immediately after birth.
How is the APGAR score interpreted?
Each of the 5 criteria is scored 0, 1, or 2, giving a maximum total of 10. Score 7–10: Normal — the newborn is in good health. Score 4–6: Moderate concern — the newborn may need some medical assistance. Score 0–3: Low — immediate resuscitation and medical intervention is required.
When is the APGAR score assessed?
Typically at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. A third assessment at 10 minutes is performed if the 5-minute score is below 7. The 1-minute score assesses initial adaptation to extra-uterine life; the 5-minute score indicates response to any initial resuscitation.
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