Assessing the Newborn

1. APGAR (Physical) well being

 APGAR SCORE
Conducted one and five minutes after
birth
Looks at:
Heart rate
Respiration
Muscle tone
Reflex irritability
Color
 APGAR
Scores 0-2 given in the 5 categories
The five scores are added together
Score of 7 or more
Score of 4 to 6
Score of 3 or less
 The Apgar Scale
Criteria for Computing the Apgar
Score
 Neonatal (Behavioral)
Assessment Scale
Behavioral and Neurological
Given the 3rd day
Reflexes
Hearing
Vision
Alertness
Irritability
Consolability
 The Infants Senses
Visual Hearing
Contrast Range of Sounds
Motion Loudness/Pitch
8 - 10 Inches Rhythmic Sounds
Contours
 Touch
Sensitive around the mouth and hands
 Infants Senses
Taste Smell
Can tell differences Newborns reactions
Prefer sweet
 Reflexes
Necessary for Survival
Rooting
Sucking

Others
Moro
Babinski
Grasp
Tonic Neck Reflex
Stepping