How inspiring.
While at student at the prestigious Columbia Medical School in the 1930s, Virginia Apgar was strongly advised not to pursue the surgeon path because "even women won't go to a woman surgeon." Dr. Apgar switched gears and concentrated her energies on the field of anesthesia, later focusing on obstectrics and teaching.
While at student at the prestigious Columbia Medical School in the 1930s, Virginia Apgar was strongly advised not to pursue the surgeon path because "even women won't go to a woman surgeon." Dr. Apgar switched gears and concentrated her energies on the field of anesthesia, later focusing on obstectrics and teaching.
When a young student asked what were the most important factors she looks for in a just-delivered baby, she scribbled down five criteria on some scrap paper: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration. The rest is history.
Fifty-seven year later, the medical establishment considers the APGAR score to one of the best predictors of neonatal survival. Babies with low scores, now received specialized care, and infancy survival rates surged.
Later in her career, she became a leading advocate for the prevention of birth defects.
Next month the 100th aniversary of Dr. Apgar's birth.
As they say, when one door closes, another opens.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124328572691452021.html
Later in her career, she became a leading advocate for the prevention of birth defects.
Next month the 100th aniversary of Dr. Apgar's birth.
As they say, when one door closes, another opens.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124328572691452021.html
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