APGAR Score

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (45 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

13 Oct 2022

Last Review Date

19 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The Apgar score is a standardized assessment of a neonate's status immediately after birth and the response to resuscitation efforts and remains the gold standard for evaluating neonates. Although the Apgar score was initially designed to assess the need for intervention to establish breathing at 1 minute, the Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines state that Apgar scores should not be used to determine the initial need for intervention, what interventions are indicated, or when to initiate them, as resuscitation must be commenced before the 1-minute Apgar score is assigned. The Apgar score should not be interpreted in isolation but as part of a complete assessment, with resuscitation always taking precedence over scoring. 

This course delves into the clinical significance and intricacies of Apgar scoring, which involves evaluating 5 vital signs of newborns: color, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, and respiration. While a score of 7 to 10 at 1 and 5 minutes is considered reassuring, factors such as gestational age, birth weight, maternal medications, and congenital anomalies can influence scores. Healthcare professionals will better understand Apgar scores in predicting outcomes, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and care beyond the initial scoring period when evaluating and managing newborns.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the physiological criteria used for calculating the Apgar score.

  • Interpret the clinical relevance of the Apgar score.

  • Determine the limitations of the Apgar score.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and patient outcomes when evaluating newborns using the Apgar score.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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