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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
Common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity are preterm birth, low birth weight, and excess blood loss during phlebotomy.[1][2][3]
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity include[2][3]
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Excess blood loss during phlebotomy for laboratory investigation in preterm infants
Less common risk factors in the development of anemia of prematurity include[1]
- Family history of anemia
- Multiple gestations
- Anemia during pregnancy
- Complications during pregnancy and delivery
- Excess blood loss during delivery
- Twin-twin transfusion
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sekretar LB (1998). "[The risk factors for early anemia in premature infants]". Lik Sprava (6): 114–7. PMID 9844893.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Strauss RG (2010). "Anaemia of prematurity: pathophysiology and treatment". Blood Rev. 24 (6): 221–5. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2010.08.001. PMC 2981681. PMID 20817366.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Alan S, Arsan S (2015). "Prevention of the anaemia of prematurity". Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2 (3–4): 99–106. doi:10.1016/j.ijpam.2015.10.001. PMC 6372412. PMID 30805447.