Virginia Apgar: Innovative Female Physician and Inventor of the Apgar Score

by Melanie Apel

Overview

Before the advent of a simple test called the Apgar score, many of newborn babies did not get the care they needed at birth. The Apgar score is a system of measuring a baby’s health at the time of birth to see if he or she needs special care. Dr. Virginia Apgar saw a simple way to help these newborns by rating them in a number of different health areas. Thanks to the Apgar score, thousands of babies with special needs get the care they need immediately.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823938803
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2003
Series:	Women Hall of Famers in Mathematics and Science Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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Series Review: Women Hall of Famers in Mathematics and Science "This series will be a winner. RECOMMENDED." —Library Media Connection

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