The validity of the Apgar scores in the assessment of asphyxia at birth

Antecedents and Neonatal Consequences of Low Apgar Scores in Preterm Newborns

“…[13][14][15] The utility and popularity of these scores are based primarily on their efficacy as predictors of neonatal morbidity and mortality in full-term neonates. Apgar scoring is generally applied to premature newborns using the same criteria as for full-term newborns.…”

Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone on Postoperative Nausea-Vomiting (PONV) after Intrathecal Morphine during Caesarean Section

“…This was considered as the primary end point for PONV. After delivery of the child, APGAR scores [17] at 1 min and 5 min were recorded in both the groups to assess foetal depression.…”

Correlation Between Umbilical Arterial Blood Gas Parameters and Apgar Score in High-Risk Pregnancy

“…In a study done by Manganaro R et al, 12 found that metabolic acidaemia is associated with low 5 minutes Apgar score.…”

“…In the literature, only few studies (Kacho MA et al, 7 Manganaro R et al 12 ) had correlated Apgar scores at 1 minute and 5 minutes with Umbilical artery parameters. Kacho MA et al 7 showed that significant correlation between Apgar score at 1st and 5th minute and the umbilical cord pH concluded that a combination of Apgar score and umbilical cord pH measurement in high-risk pregnant mothers could better detect jeopardised baby, whereas Manganaro R et al 12 observed that low Apgar scores with metabolic acidaemia have the highest incidence of NICU admission and poor neonatal outcome.…”

“…In a study by Manganaro R et al, 12 10/613 infants (1.6%) required NICU admission. Out of them, 7 (70%) were admitted either for respiratory distress or for birth asphyxia.…”