A Brief Biography of Dr Virgina Apgar, creator of the baby APGAR test

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In summary, Dr. Virginia Apgar was a pioneering American obstetrical anesthesiologist best known for developing the APGAR test, a quick assessment tool for newborns to evaluate their health immediately after birth. Born in 1909, she faced gender biases in her medical career but excelled in her field, becoming a prominent advocate for maternal and neonatal health. The APGAR test, introduced in 1952, revolutionized neonatal care by providing a standardized method to monitor infants' vital signs and overall well-being. Dr. Apgar's contributions extended beyond the test; she was a dedicated educator and public health advocate, and her legacy continues to impact the field of pediatrics and obstetrics today. She passed away in 1974,
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How important is Dr. Virginia Apgar to the modern practice of obstetrics? Here is the way the National Library of Medicine’s website puts it: “[E]very baby born in a modern hospital anywhere in the world is looked at first through the eyes of Dr. Virginia Apgar.”

Apgar created a quick and reliable way to determine the health of a newborn baby, an examination that is usually referred to today as a baby’s Apgar test. Before her test, invented in 1952, there was no objective way to determine the health of a newborn, and babies were given little medical attention immediately after birth. Problems often escaped notice until they became critical.
 
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Simple little things can often have big important effects.
 
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A cheat sheet helps if you don't use it every day like the L&D nurses do... :smile:

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