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The First Minutes After Birth
At birth, placental gas exchange stops and the newborn must aerate the lungs, establish effective breathing, and redirect blood flow through the pulmonary circulation.
REx-PN
REx-PN
At birth, placental gas exchange stops and the newborn must aerate the lungs, establish effective breathing, and redirect blood flow through the pulmonary circulation. The Apgar score gives the team a standardized snapshot of how that transition looks at a defined time. It does not replace the immediate assessment of breathing and heart rate, and it must never delay ventilation or other resuscitation.
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