neonatology obstetrics
Apgar Score (Neonatal)
Standardised assessment of newborn condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Guides immediate resuscitation decisions.
Score interpretation
Normal (7-10)
→ Routine care; dry and stimulate; reassess at 5 min; skin-to-skin if stable
Moderate depression (4-6)
→ Supplemental oxygen; stimulate; repeat Apgar at 5 min; NLS algorithm; consider CPAP
Severe depression (0-3)
→ Immediate resuscitation: PPV; chest compressions if HR <60; intubation; adrenaline if no response; neonatal team emergency
Interpretation bands for the Apgar Score. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Lipid Emulsion 20% (Intralipid) · Antidote / Resuscitation
- Lipid Emulsion 20% (Intralipid) · Antidote / Resuscitation
- Rozanolixizumab · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist
- Efgartigimod alfa · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker
- Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate / Progesterone (Preterm Birth Prevention) · Progestogen (Preterm Birth Prevention)
- Phenobarbital (Paediatric Epilepsy — Beyond Neonatal) · Barbiturate Anticonvulsant
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.