Pediatric Anemia Flashcards

1
Q

When is newborn hemoglobin at its highest/lowest?

What should be considered with each?

A

Highest:

-at time of birth (low Hgb at this time is especially concerning because of this)

Lowest:

-2 months old (sharp drop from Hgb at birth and low Hgb in general at this time is not as concerning, its somewhat expected)

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