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Abstract

The Apgar score has been used to assess the condition and prognosis of newborns for almost 50 years and the system remains as relevant for the prediction of neonatal survival today as it was then.

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Title
The continuing value of the Apgar score for the assessment of newborn infants
Author
Casey, Brian M, MD; McIntire, Donald D, PhD; Leveno, Kenneth J, MD
Pages
467-471
Section
32; 8; Original Article
Publication year
2001
Publication date
Feb 15, 2001
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
223950142
Copyright
Copyright © 2001 Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.