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==Overview== | ==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]. | 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== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===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]] | ||
=== | ===Neck=== | ||
*[[ | *[[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