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*Patients with [[anemia of prematurity]] usually appear pale and lethargic. [[Poor growth]] is an important examination finding in patients with [[anemia of prematurity]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/pediatrics/anemia-of-prematurity/ |title=www.cancertherapyadvisor.com |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | *Patients with [[anemia of prematurity]] usually appear pale and lethargic. [[Poor growth]] is an important examination finding in patients with [[anemia of prematurity]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/pediatrics/anemia-of-prematurity/ |title=www.cancertherapyadvisor.com |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.me.32.020181.001043 |title=Anemia of Prematurity | Annual Review of Medicine |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
===Vital signs=== | ===Vital signs=== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Asra Firdous, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Patients with anemia of prematurity usually appear pale and lethargic. Physical examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually remarkable for pallor, decreased activity, and [[poor growth].
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
- Patients with anemia of prematurity usually appear pale and lethargic. Poor growth is an important examination finding in patients with anemia of prematurity. [1][2]
Vital signs
HEENT
- Pale conjunctiva
Skin
Lungs
- Tachypnea
- Worsening periodic breathing
- Apnea