In general, the higher the score, the better the infant's condition. The baby is scored in five areas. The top total score is 10. If the heart rate is absent, a score of 0 is given. Respiratory effort of the baby.
Respiratory effort indicates the newborn's attempts at breathing.
If the baby isn't breathing, the score is 0. If breathing is slow and irregular, the score is 1. If the baby is crying and breathing well, the score is 2. Baby's muscle tone. Muscle tone evaluates how well the baby moves.