Enning Modified APGAR- Scoring for Babies Born in Water

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       Appearance (color) Pale/blue extremities blue pink all over

       Pulse (Heart Rate) absent <100 >100

       Grimace (Eye Movement) closed/staring one eye eyes focused & blinking

       Activity (Muscle Tone) floppy grasp flex(hands/Feet) swimming movements

       Respiratory Effort absent irregular regular

       Lung Fluid Expulsion Reflex absent chest movements open mouth

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FINDING	0	1	2
Appearance (color)	Pale/blue	extremities blue	pink all over
Pulse (Heart Rate)	absent	<100	>100
Grimace (Eye Movement)	closed/staring	one eye	eyes focused & blinking
Activity (Muscle Tone)	floppy	grasp flex(hands/Feet)	swimming movements
Respiratory Effort	absent	irregular	regular
Lung Fluid Expulsion Reflex	absent	chest movements	open mouth