Introduction

Fetal Development

The Danger Signs of Pregnancy

The Pregnant Patient's

Sexual Intimacy

 

Weight Gain

 

Communication Skills

 

Labor Coping Strategies

 

Birth Options and Preferences

 

What to Take to the Hospital

 

Labor

 

Addendum

 
Course Exam

Addendum Continued

APGAR Scoring System

The APGAR Score give a quick index at 1 and 5 minutes of life of the infant’s depression or lack of it at birth.  This quick assessment determines the infant’s need for intervention by the delivery team, if necessary.  A score of 7 to 10 usually indicates an infant who is adjusting to extra uterine life with little assistance.  A score of 5 to 6 indicates an infant who may need a bit of assistance with early respirations, suctioning and stimulation.  A score of 4 or below usually indicates an infant in need of special resuscitative measures to make the initial adjustment to independent function.

Sign 0 1 2
Heart rate   Absent Slow (below 100)  Over 100
Respiratory Effort  Absent  Weak cry, hypoventilation Good strong cry
Muscle Tone Limp  Some flexion of extremities Well flexed
Reflex Response 

      
1.  Response to catheter in nose No response Grimace  Cough or Sneeze
2.  Tangential foot slap No response Grimace  Cry and withdrawal of foot


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