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===Appearance of the patient=== | ===Appearance of the patient=== | ||
* | *[[Pallor]] <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> | ||
*[[Short Stature]] | |||
===Vital signs=== | ===Vital signs=== | ||
*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
*[[Tachypnea]] | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
===Skin=== | |||
*[[Pale skin color|Pallor]] | |||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*[[Microcephaly]] | |||
*[[Microphthalmos]] | |||
*Pale [[conjunctiva]] | *Pale [[conjunctiva]] | ||
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*[[ | *[[Neck examination]] of [[patient|patients]] with [[anemia of prematurity]] is usually normal | ||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
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*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
*[[Flow murmurs]] | *[[Flow murmurs]] | ||
*[[Arrhytmias]] | |||
===Abdomen=== | |||
*[[Abdominal examination]] of [[patient|patients]] with [[anemia of prematurity]] is usually normal | |||
===Back=== | |||
*[[Back examination]] of [[patient|patients]] with [[anemia of prematurity]] is usually normal | |||
===Genitourinary=== | |||
*[[Genitourinary examination]] of [[patient|patients]] with [[anemia of prematurity]] is usually normal | |||
===Neuromuscular=== | |||
*[[Neuromuscular examination]] of [[patient|patients]] with [[anemia of prematurity]] is usually normal | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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
Vital signs
Skin
HEENT
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal
Lungs
- Tachypnea
- Worsening periodic breathing
- Apnea
Heart
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal
Back
- Back examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal