Which score indicates that an infant's heart rate is low but detected on the APGAR?

A score of 1 for the heart rate on the APGAR assessment indicates that the newborn's heart rate is present but is below the normal range. Specifically, this score is assigned when the infant's heart rate is less than 100 beats per minute. The APGAR scoring system evaluates five criteria: heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2, with 2 representing the best possible status.

In this context, a score of 0 would mean no heart rate is detected, while a score of 2 indicates a normal heart rate of 100 beats per minute or more. A score of 1 correctly reflects a low but detectable heart rate, suggesting that the infant may require some intervention but is not in immediate danger, thus highlighting a need for close monitoring and potentially further assessment or resuscitation measures.