Table 1.
APGAR-like score.a
| Sign | Score 0 | Score 1 | Score 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin color | Marked cyanosis | Mild cyanosis/pale | Pink |
| Breathing | Apnea | Irregular or weak breathing | Regular breathing |
| Spontaneous motor activity | No movements | Weak movements | Vigorous movements |
| Reactivity to stimulus | No response | Gasping movements | Active movements |
a
This score is obtained by assigning a value (0, 1 or 2) to 4 characteristics: skin color, breathing, spontaneous motor activity and reactivity to stimulus. The scores vary between 0 and 8.