Anemia of prematurity (AOP) – UpToDate Topic Review (2025) Joseph A Garcia-Prats

Description

This topic reviews the pathogenesis, clinical features, and management of Anemia of Prematurity (AOP) in preterm infants. It details causes such as impaired erythropoietin production, blood loss, reduced red blood cell lifespan, and depleted iron stores, and summarizes indications for RBC transfusion in preterm neonates.