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==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]]. <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> | |||
===Vital signs=== | |||
*[[Tachycardia]] | |||
*[[Tachypnea]] | |||
===HEENT=== | |||
*Pale [[conjunctiva]] | |||
===Skin=== | |||
*[[Pale skin color|Pallor]] | |||
===Lungs=== | |||
*[[Tachypnea]] | |||
*Worsening [[periodic breathing]] | |||
*[[Apnea]] | |||
===Heart=== | |||
*[[Tachycardia]] | |||
*[[Flow murmurs]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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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]
Vital signs
HEENT
- Pale conjunctiva
Skin
Lungs
- Tachypnea
- Worsening periodic breathing
- Apnea