Virginia Apgar

Medicine American 1909 – 1974 99 quotes

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.

Interview 1950

The Apgar score is a simple, rapid, and reproducible method for assessing the condition of the newborn infant.

Journal article 1953

The first five minutes of life are the most dangerous.

Speech 1953

The purpose of the Apgar score is to call attention to the baby who needs help.

Journal article 1966

A baby's first breath is the most important breath of its life.

Speech 1950

The Apgar score is not a predictor of future neurological development.

Journal article 1966

We must never forget that the baby is a patient too.

Speech 1950

The Apgar score is a tool, not a diagnosis.

Journal article 1966

Good care for the mother means good care for the baby.

Speech 1950

The most important thing is to get the baby breathing.

Interview 1950

Anesthesiology is a fascinating field because you are dealing with life and death every day.

Interview 1940

I never wanted to be a surgeon, I wanted to be an anesthesiologist.

Interview 1940

The Apgar score has saved countless lives.

Speech 1970

It's a simple idea, but sometimes simple ideas are the best.

Interview 1960

The most rewarding part of my job is seeing a healthy baby go home with its parents.

Interview 1950

Every baby deserves the best possible start in life.

Speech 1950

The Apgar score is a universal language for assessing newborns.

Speech 1970

I believe in the power of observation.

Interview 1950

Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.

Speech 1940

The future of medicine lies in prevention.

Speech 1960