4.1K views · 47 reactions | In 1952, Dr. Virginia Apgar created the Apgar Score a fast, 10-point test that checks a baby’s vital signs right after birth. It’s still saving lives in delivery rooms around the world today. | History Revived | Facebook

Dr. Virginia Apgar introduced her now-famous score in 1952, but it wasn't an instant success. Some peers were skeptical of its simplicity. Originally, Apgar didn't design the test to be a general resuscitation guide; her main goal was to study the specific effects of anesthesia administered to mothers during labor on their newborns. It was primarily a research tool. The score’s true power was confirmed after a massive 1959 study involving over 17,000 infants validated its effectiveness in identi