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 deeply in 1952?
2. What five things did Dr. Apgar write down on a napkin to check in newborn babies?
3. How did Dr. Apgar's scoring system help the quiet, limp baby that was just born in the delivery room?
4. What did Dr. Apgar's professors tell her about becoming a doctor in surgery?
5. What does a score of seven or higher on the Apgar Score mean for a newborn baby?
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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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