Figure 3 outlines an algorithm, which illustrates an approach to the infant with anemia. Table 7 shows how RBC indices and characteristics are used to assist in establishing a diagnosis.

Results: Infants subjected to delayed (as compared to early) clamping had higher neonatal hemoglobin. There were no differences in need for phototherapy. At four months of age, the early clamped ...

classification of anemia in which RBCs are normal in size; MCV is within normal range Poikilocytosis Variation in the shape of erythrocytes May be normal in newborn period or seen in anemia due to ...