Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Failure to thrive screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no established screening protocols established for failure to thrive.
Screening
Screening
- There are no established screening protocols established for failure to thrive.
- Screening mainly involves frequent monitoring of anthropometric measurements such as weight for age, height for age, weight for height and head circumference.
- One should also enquire about environmental, psychological and nutritional factors that contribute to failure to thrive at each well child visit.
References
References
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