Anemia of prematurity physical examination

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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