Anemia Basics
This type of anemia is expected in premature infants between 4-8 weeks of life
What is physiologic anemia of prematurity
Normal hemoglobin range for a term newborn at birth
What is 14-20 g/dL
Standard initial dose of PRBCs for anemia
Most common blood type incompatibility causing hemolytic disease
What is ABO incompatibility
Early sign of anemia that may appear before other symptoms
What is tachycardia
The end product of hemoglobin breakdown that can cause jaundice
What is bilirubin
A reticulocyte count below this percentage suggests decreased RBC production
What is 2%
This medication stimulates red blood cell production in premature infants
What is Erythropoietin (EPO)
This delayed cord clamping practice helps prevent early anemia
What is waiting 30-60 seconds
This organ system shows increased work of breathing with severe anemia
What is respiratory system
These cells carry hemoglobin and live approximately 90 days in a neonate
What are red blood cells
The minimum hematocrit threshold for transfusion in an asymptomatic preterm infant
What is 20%
The recommended duration of phototherapy after reaching treatment threshold
What is 4-6 hours
These frequent procedures can contribute to iatrogenic anemia
What are blood draws/labs
Type of shock that develops with acute blood loss
What is hypovolemic shock
The 3 main categories of anemia etiology: increased destruction, decreased production, and this
What is blood loss
This test determines if maternal antibodies are coating baby's RBCs
What is Direct Coombs (DAT)
Type of blood product used for immediate volume expansion in acute blood loss
What is normal saline or PRBCs
This maternal condition can cause polycythemia in the newborn
What is diabetes
Long-term complication of chronic anemia affecting development
What is poor growth/neurodevelopmental delay
This vitamin K-dependent clotting factor is produced in the liver and essential for coagulation
What is Factor VII
A bilirubin rise of more than this amount per hour suggests pathologic jaundice
What is 0.5 mg/dL/hour
This synthetic form of Vitamin K is given to prevent hemorrhagic disease
What is Phytonadione
This enzyme deficiency can cause acute hemolysis in certain ethnic groups
What is G6PD deficiency
Life-threatening complication of severe hyperbilirubinemia
What is kernicterus