Virginia Apgar
Created the Apgar score for newborn assessment, improved infant mortality rates.
Quotes by Virginia Apgar
My goal was always to improve patient care.
The Apgar score is a reminder of the fragility of life.
It's important to listen to your instincts.
The Apgar score is a legacy of care.
I always tried to make things simpler, not more complicated.
The Apgar score is a testament to the power of a good idea.
The most important thing is to be dedicated to your work.
The Apgar score is a tool for early intervention.
I believe in the power of education.
The Apgar score is a simple, yet profound, contribution to medicine.
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.
The Apgar score has saved countless lives by allowing immediate assessment of newborns.
In medicine, timing is everything, especially in the first moments of life.
Anesthesia is not just about sleep; it's about safety and precision.
Women in medicine face barriers, but persistence breaks them down.
The thrill of seeing a healthy baby cry is unmatched in any profession.
Birth defects are not fate; they are challenges we can meet with science.
I never planned to be a pioneer, but medicine needed one.
Humor helps in the operating room; a light heart eases heavy tasks.
The newborn's cry is the sweetest music to a doctor's ears.