| Appearance | Pink torso and extremities Pink torso, blue extremities Blue all over |
| Pulse | >100 <100 Absent |
| Grimace (Irritability) | Vigorous cry Limited cry No response to stimulus |
| Activity | Actively moving Limited movement Flaccid |
| Respiratory Effort | Strong loud cry Hypoventilation, irregular Absent |
8-10: normal; 4-6: moderate depression; 0-3: aggressive resuscitation (see following section).
Calculation:
Apgar Score = Appearance + Pulse +Grimace + Activity + Respiratory