Apgar scores measure heart rate, respiratory rate, reflex irritability, color and :
1. Rigidity
2. Muscle tone
3. Birth weight
4. Capillary refill
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1. Not assessed for the APGAR score
2. Apgar scores measure 5 areas: respiratory rate, heart rate, muscle tone, color and reflex irritability. The higher score indicates adequate adaptation. Scores are done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
3. Not assessed for the APGAR score
4. Not assessed the APGAR score
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