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Apgar Score 10/22/2008
The Apgar score is a test used to measure the vital signs of a baby at birth. Virginia Apgar, M.D. (1909-1974) introduced the Apgar score in 1952. This test is a screening tool for health care providers to determine what assistance is immediately necessary to help a newborn stabilize. The Apgar score is now used worldwide to quickly assess the health of an infant one minute and five minutes after birth. The 1-minute Apgar score measures how well the newborn tolerated the birthing process.