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The [[prognosis]] of [[anemia of prematurity]] is good with [[treatment]]. Without [[treatment]], [[anemia of prematurity]] will result in | *The [[prognosis]] of [[anemia of prematurity]] is good with prompt [[diagnosis]] and early [[treatment]]<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> | ||
*Milder cases usually resolve spontaneously with age | |||
*Without adequate [[treatment]], [[anemia of prematurity]] will result in serious complications | |||
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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 complications of anemia of prematurity include poor growth, apnea, and cardiovascular instability. The prognosis of anemia of prematurity is good with treatment
Natural History
- In preterm infants, anemia gets worsened due to other illness related to prematurity and blood loss during phlebotomy[1]
- Premature infants develop abnormal clinical signs and symptoms depending on the hemoglobin levels[2]
- Some infants can be asymptomatic or develop mild symptoms that require little or no therapy
- Others develop severe signs and symptoms that require treatment with blood transfusion and erythropoietin
- If left untreated, anemia of prematurity leads to cardiovascular instability
Complications
Complications that can develop as a result of anemia of prematurity are
Complications that can develop as a result of the treatment of anemia of prematurity are
- Infections
- Allergic reactions
- Iron overload
- Fluid overload
- Elctrolyte imbalance
- Calcium disturbance
- Immune mediated adverse reactions like acute hemolytic reaction, febrile non-hemolytic reaction, immunosuppression, graft versus host disease, and transfusion related acute lung injury
- Transfusion of toxic substances present in the blood like lead, mercury, and plasticizers
Prognosis
- The prognosis of anemia of prematurity is good with prompt diagnosis and early treatment[3]
- Milder cases usually resolve spontaneously with age
- Without adequate treatment, anemia of prematurity will result in serious complications
References
- ↑ Strauss RG (November 2010). "Anaemia of prematurity: pathophysiology and treatment". Blood Rev. 24 (6): 221–5. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2010.08.001. PMID 20817366.
- ↑ "www.cancertherapyadvisor.com".
- ↑ "www.cancertherapyadvisor.com".