Anemia of prematurity physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Asra Firdous, M.B.B.S.[2]

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.

• Pallor ^[1][2]
• Short Stature

• Tachycardia
• Tachypnea

• Pallor

• Microcephaly
• Microphthalmos
• Pale conjunctiva

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

• Tachypnea
• Worsening periodic breathing
• Apnea

• Tachycardia
• Flow murmurs
• Arrhytmias

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

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

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

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

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