At what time intervals is the APGAR score typically assessed?

The APGAR score is a quick assessment tool used to evaluate the health of newborns immediately after birth. The correct time intervals for assessing the APGAR score are at 1 minute and then at 5 minutes.

At the 1-minute mark, healthcare providers evaluate how well the baby tolerated the birthing process and whether any immediate medical intervention is needed. The score at this stage helps to determine the necessity for resuscitation or further assessment. The 5-minute assessment is crucial as it provides information about the infant's overall condition and response to initial interventions. If the score at 5 minutes is low, further evaluations can be conducted at additional intervals, typically looking to reassess at 10 minutes if needed, but the standard two initial assessments remain at 1 and 5 minutes.

Thus, the intervals of 1 minute and 5 minutes are well established to help ensure timely monitoring of the newborn's adaptation to life outside the womb.