If APGAR score is 6, at 5 minutes of life, then what is the interpretation?: (A) Child is normal, (B) Moderate asphyxia, (C) Severe birth asphyxia, (D) It requires immediate resuscitation
Answer is B. b. Moderate asphyxia(Ref: NNF & WHO guidelines)Apgar scoreInterpretation0-3Severe birth asphyxia4-7Moderate birth asphyxia>7Normal