Dr. Virginia Apgar

Dr. Virginia Apgar was a pioneering anesthesiologist who developed the Apgar Score in 1952, a quick assessment used immediately after a newborn's birth. The score evaluates five key areas—appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration—to determine if a baby needs medical help. This simple tool has saved countless lives by enabling quick, effective response to newborn health issues. Dr. Apgar’s work significantly improved neonatal care and established standards for assessing a newborn’s condition right after birth.