Strength and regularity of heart rate
		100 beats/minute or more (2 points)
		Less than 100 (1 point)
		None (0 points)
Lung maturity
		Regular breathing (2 points)
		Irregular (1 point)
		None (0 points)
Muscle tone and movement
		Active (2 points)
		Moderate (1 point)
		Limp (0 points)
Skin color / oxygenation
		Pink (2 points)
		Bluish extremeties (1 point)
		Totally blue (0 points)
Reflex response to irritable stimuli
		Crying (2 points)
		Whimpering (1 point)
		Silence (0 points)

Total Criteria Point Count:
 
     
 

Apgar Score

 

7 to 10 Points:	Normal
0 to 6 Points:	Distress