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)
