When was Virginia Apgar born?
June 7, 1909
July 7, 1910
June 17, 1909
July 17, 1910
Answer
Virginia Apgar was born on June 7, 1909. She was an American anesthesiologist and neonatologist who developed the Apgar score, a method of quickly assessing the health of a newborn baby. The Apgar score is used worldwide to evaluate the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflexes, and color. It is a simple and effective way to identify babies who need immediate medical attention.
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