Appearance close 0: Centrally cyanotic
1: Acrocyanotic
2: Normal colour
Pulse close 0: No pulse
1: Heart rate low (< 100)
2: Heart rate normal (≥ 100)
Grimace close 0: No response to stimulation
1: Grimaces when stimulated
2: Cries when stimulated
Activity close 0: Atonic
1: Slight limb flexion
2: Spontaneous movement
Respiration close 0: No respirations
1: Poor respiratory effort
2: Normal respirations