Anemia of prematurity physical examination

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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

• Pallor
• Short Stature

Vital signs

• Tachycardia
• Tachypnea

Skin

• Pallor

HEENT

• Microcephaly
• Microphthalmos
• Pale conjunctiva

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with anemia of prematurity is usually normal

Lungs

• Tachypnea
• Worsening periodic breathing
• Apnea

Heart

• Tachycardia
• Flow murmurs
• Arrhytmias

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