Pearson correlation coefficient showing the association between different Apgar scores and cord blood gas parameters.

<p><b>*:</b> P value less than 0.05</p><p>Pearson correlation coefficient showing the association between different Apgar scores and cord blood gas parameters.</p

The Combined-Apgar scoring system, consists of the Expanded and Specified Apgar scoring systems.

<p>In 2012 the Combined-Apgar score was introduced by Rudiger et al.</p

Comparison of the four proposed Apgar scores in predicting birth asphyxia.

<p>PPV: Positive Predictive Value</p><p>NPV: Negative Predictive Value</p><p>LR +: Likelihood Ration for positive results</p><p>LR-: Likelihood Ration for negative results</p><p>AUC: Area Under the Curve</p><p>95%CI: 95% Confidence Interval</p><p>Comparison of the four proposed Apgar scores in predicting birth asphyxia.</p

ROC curve showing the sensitivity and Specificity of Conventional, Specified, Expanded and Combined Apgar scores in predicting birth asphyxia.

<p>ROC curve showing the sensitivity and Specificity of Conventional, Specified, Expanded and Combined Apgar scores in predicting birth asphyxia.</p