liminfoApgar Score Calculator
Free web tool: Apgar Score Calculator
1-Minute APGAR
5-Minute APGAR
1-Minute Score
10 / 10
Normal
5-Minute Score
10 / 10
Normal
Interpretation
7-10: Normal - Baby is in good condition
4-6: Moderately depressed - May need some intervention
0-3: Severely depressed - Immediate resuscitation needed
APGAR score for neonatal assessment. For clinical reference only.
About Apgar Score Calculator
The APGAR Score Calculator is a clinical reference tool designed to help healthcare providers, medical students, and midwives quickly assess a newborn's condition immediately after birth. Named after Dr. Virginia Apgar, the APGAR score evaluates five physiological criteria — Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration — each scored from 0 to 2, for a maximum total of 10 points.
This tool computes both the 1-minute APGAR score, which reflects the baby's response to the birth process, and the 5-minute APGAR score, which assesses how well the newborn is adapting to the outside environment. Each score is independently calculated and interpreted: 7–10 indicates a normal, healthy newborn; 4–6 indicates moderate depression requiring possible intervention; and 0–3 indicates severe depression requiring immediate resuscitation.
All calculations run entirely in your browser using real-time React state management. No data is sent to any server, making this tool safe for use in clinical settings where patient privacy is paramount. The interface is designed for rapid data entry with dropdown selectors for each criterion, and results update instantly as selections change.
Key Features
- Simultaneous 1-minute and 5-minute APGAR score calculation in a side-by-side layout
- All five APGAR criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration with descriptive options
- Color-coded score interpretation: green for Normal (7–10), yellow for Moderately Depressed (4–6), red for Severely Depressed (0–3)
- Dropdown selectors with full description of each scoring level (e.g., "Body pink, extremities blue" for score 1)
- Real-time score totals updating instantly as any criterion is changed
- Score displayed as X/10 with clear visual emphasis for quick clinical reference
- Dark mode support for use in low-light clinical environments
- 100% client-side processing — no patient data ever leaves the browser
Frequently Asked Questions
What does APGAR stand for?
APGAR is a mnemonic for the five criteria assessed: Appearance (skin color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflex irritability), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration. It was also named after Dr. Virginia Apgar, who introduced the scoring system in 1952 to standardize newborn assessment.
When is the APGAR score assessed?
The APGAR score is typically assessed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score evaluates the baby's initial response to delivery and the need for immediate resuscitation. The 5-minute score assesses how well the newborn is adapting to the extra-uterine environment and is a better predictor of long-term outcomes.
What is a normal APGAR score?
A score of 7 to 10 is considered normal and indicates the newborn is in good condition. A score of 4 to 6 indicates moderate depression, and medical staff may need to provide some assistance such as oxygen. A score of 3 or below indicates severe depression and requires immediate resuscitation measures.
Can a low APGAR score predict long-term outcomes?
The 5-minute APGAR score has some predictive value for neonatal outcomes, but a low score alone does not predict long-term neurological complications. Many factors influence newborn health, and APGAR is used as one of several clinical assessment tools. Persistent low scores at 10 or 20 minutes may have greater prognostic significance.
How is each APGAR criterion scored?
Each of the five criteria is scored 0, 1, or 2. For Appearance: 0 = blue/pale all over, 1 = body pink with blue extremities, 2 = completely pink. For Pulse: 0 = absent, 1 = below 100 bpm, 2 = 100 bpm or above. For Grimace: 0 = no response, 1 = grimace or feeble cry, 2 = sneeze/cough/vigorous cry. For Activity: 0 = limp, 1 = some flexion, 2 = active motion. For Respiration: 0 = absent, 1 = slow or irregular, 2 = good crying.
Is this APGAR calculator suitable for clinical use?
This tool is designed as a clinical reference and educational aid. It implements the standard APGAR scoring criteria used worldwide. However, clinical decisions should always be made by qualified healthcare professionals using their full clinical judgment. The tool is for reference and learning purposes.
Why is the 5-minute score more important than the 1-minute score?
The 1-minute score primarily guides immediate post-delivery care and alerts staff to any need for resuscitation. The 5-minute score is a better indicator of how the newborn is stabilizing and adapting after birth. A low 1-minute score followed by a normal 5-minute score typically indicates good recovery.
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes, all data entry and calculations happen entirely within your web browser. No clinical information is transmitted to any server, stored in a database, or shared with any third party. This makes the tool safe to use in clinical contexts with real patient data for reference purposes.