Apgar vs WETFLAG

Apgar App The Apgar application is a quick, reliable way for physicians and health care professionals to calculate an infant’s APGAR score immediately after birth. Description APGAR is the standard assessment test used to assess the general health status of a newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. APGAR is an acronym for the five factors considered when evaluating breathing and heart function immediately post- delivery. Appearance Pulse Grimace response Activity Respiration Each area is assigned a score of 0, 1, or 2, with a possible total of 10 points. A score between 7 and 10 at 1 minute after birth indicates an infant is likely in good health and anticipated to require only routine post-delivery care. An APGAR score between 4-6 indicates breathing support may be needed and the infant should be closely monitored. APGAR scores below 4 are considered critical and indicate the need for respiratory support, resuscitation or other lifesaving measures. To use: Select the appropriate description under each category and enter for the Total APGAR score result.

WETFLAG is an educational and reference tool designed to support healthcare learners and professionals in understanding paediatric emergency calculations. It provides quick, structured access to WETFLAG-based guidance - including weight estimation, defibrillation energy, fluid boluses, and emergency drug doses - following published paediatric life support frameworks. Key features include: • Intuitive WETFLAG calculator with safe input behaviour • Integrated age-based weight estimates and tube sizing • Emergency drug reference section aligned with current RCUK guidance • Adaptive dark/light colour palette for clarity in all environments • Offline functionality for rapid educational access Disclaimer: This app is intended for educational and reference purposes only. It does not provide clinical decision support, medical advice, or patient-specific recommendations. Always verify values against current local and national guidance before clinical use.