Virginia Apgar
Created the Apgar score for newborn assessment, improved infant mortality rates.
Quotes by Virginia Apgar
It's a lot more fun to be a pediatrician than a surgeon.
The Apgar score is a simple, rapid, and reproducible method for assessing the condition of the newborn infant.
The first five minutes of life are the most dangerous.
The purpose of the Apgar score is to call attention to the baby who needs help.
A baby's first breath is the most important breath of its life.
The Apgar score is not a predictor of future neurological development.
We must never forget that the baby is a patient too.
The Apgar score is a tool, not a diagnosis.
Good care for the mother means good care for the baby.
The most important thing is to get the baby breathing.
Anesthesiology is a fascinating field because you are dealing with life and death every day.
I never wanted to be a surgeon, I wanted to be an anesthesiologist.
The Apgar score has saved countless lives.
It's a simple idea, but sometimes simple ideas are the best.
The most rewarding part of my job is seeing a healthy baby go home with its parents.
Every baby deserves the best possible start in life.
The Apgar score is a universal language for assessing newborns.
I believe in the power of observation.
Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.
The future of medicine lies in prevention.