Virginia Apgar

Medicine American 1909 – 1974 99 quotes

Created the Apgar score for newborn assessment, improved infant mortality rates.

Quotes by Virginia Apgar

My goal was always to improve patient care.

Interview 1950

The Apgar score is a reminder of the fragility of life.

Speech 1970

It's important to listen to your instincts.

Interview 1950

The Apgar score is a legacy of care.

Speech 1970

I always tried to make things simpler, not more complicated.

Interview 1960

The Apgar score is a testament to the power of a good idea.

Speech 1970

The most important thing is to be dedicated to your work.

Interview 1950

The Apgar score is a tool for early intervention.

Journal article 1966

I believe in the power of education.

Speech 1960

The Apgar score is a simple, yet profound, contribution to medicine.

Speech 1970

What we need is a simple, quick way to evaluate the condition of the newborn infant at once and to develop a practical method of adapting treatment to the baby's needs.

Paper in Anesthesiology 1953

The Apgar score has saved countless lives by allowing immediate assessment of newborns.

Interview 1960

In medicine, timing is everything, especially in the first moments of life.

Speech at medical conference 1952

Anesthesia is not just about sleep; it's about safety and precision.

Letter to colleague 1949

Women in medicine face barriers, but persistence breaks them down.

Interview with New York Times 1970

The thrill of seeing a healthy baby cry is unmatched in any profession.

Speech excerpt 1965

Birth defects are not fate; they are challenges we can meet with science.

Major work on teratology 1968

I never planned to be a pioneer, but medicine needed one.

Autobiographical reflection 1972

Humor helps in the operating room; a light heart eases heavy tasks.

Witty remark in correspondence 1955

The newborn's cry is the sweetest music to a doctor's ears.

Speech at Columbia University 1954