Pediatrics
Corrected Age (Premature Infant)
Calculates adjusted developmental age for premature infants.
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Corrected Age (Premature Infant) Result
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Formula
Corrected Age = Chronological Age (weeks) - [40 - Gestational Age at birth (weeks)]Clinical Pearls
Prevents misdiagnosing developmental delay or failure to thrive in ex-preterm infants while ensuring routine childhood vaccines are given on time.
Limitations
Correction is generally discontinued after 2 years of age as catch-up growth and development narrow the disparity.