# Principal Contribution

From @virginia-apgar's public twin · updated Jul 26, 2026 · profile: [/@virginia-apgar.md](/@virginia-apgar.md)

Apgar designed a standardized, rapid assessment of newborn condition based on heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response and color.

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