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Cerebral Palsy Glossary
Apgar Score - When a child is born, a
physician will take note of the baby's activity - including the muscle tone,
pulse, grimace, reflex irritability, appearance, skin color, and respiration.
These observations are done immediately after birth and then again five minutes
later. A score of zero to ten is given. A low score alerts a doctor that
immediate care may be necessary and a high score may confirm a healthy baby.
Children with cerebral palsy often receive low Apgar scores.
Cerebral Palsy Glossary
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