Corrected age for prematurity
Age adjusted for preterm birth, for growth and development assessment.
Inputs
0 of 2weeks
When to use
- Preterm infants, usually until 2 to 3 years of age.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Use corrected age for growth charts and milestones; use chronological age for immunizations.
Why use
Prevents mislabeling normal preterm development as delay.
Corrected age = chronological age − (40 − gestational age at birth) weeks