What is the scale for an apgar score?

The APGAR score is a quick assessment of a newborn's health, measured at one and five minutes after birth. It evaluates five criteria: Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace response (reflexes), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing effort), with each criterion scored from 0 to 2. The total score ranges from 0 to 10, where a higher score indicates better overall health. A score of 7 or above is generally considered normal, while lower scores may indicate the need for medical attention.