Table 1. The 10-Point Surgical Apgar Score.
No. of Pointsa | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Estimated blood loss, ml | >1000 | 601–1000 | 101–600 | ≦100 | ─ |
Lowest mean arterial pressure, mmHg | <40 | 40–54 | 55–69 | ≧70 | ─ |
Lowest heart rate, beats per min | >85 | 76–85 | 66–75 | 56–65 | ≦55b |
a The Surgical Apgar Score is calculated at the end of operation and is the sum of the points from each category.
b Occurrence of pathologic bradyarrhythmia, including sinus arrest, atrioventricular block or dissociation, junctional or ventricular escape rhythms, and asystole, also receives 0 points for lowest heart rate.