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Apgar
The Apgar is a test given to newborns shortly after birth to quickly determine their overall physical condition. It involves five ratings: appearance (skin color), pulse (heart rate), grimace (reflexes), activity (muscle tone), and respiration (breathing). Scores range from 0 to 10, with 7 and above considered normal.
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