TrueTales · Women of Valor
Virginia Apgar Saves the First Breath of Life
Ages all · 5 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What was troubling Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952?
2. What five things did Dr. Apgar check to assess a newborn baby's health?
3. How did Dr. Apgar come up with her scoring system?
4. What did Dr. Apgar's score tell doctors and nurses about a newborn baby?
5. What did Dr. Apgar do when the doors to surgery stayed closed to her?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Dr. Virginia Apgar gave every baby a fighting chance with one brave idea.
💬 What I Want to Remember
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