RE: Re 10 min Apgar scores

[Christine & Tony Holliday]

Dear Jane,   I have only ever seen an apgar score recorded at 10 minutes if the apgar score at 5 minutes was low, as far as I am aware apgar scores reflect the condition of the baby at the time they are done only and in the case of active resuscitation they reflect the effectiveness of the resuscitation.   Christine   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of cjknight Sent: Wednesday, 6 March 2002 2:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re 10 min Apgar scores   Dear listers Does anyone else out there do a routine 10 min Apgar score on babes? I am having a long running argument with our Quality Improvement Coordinator that this score is not routine and most cases meaningless. It just means more paperwork with little impact on the way we practice. She insists that it is an Aust wide clinical indicator. Anyone else got any ideas ? Regards Jane