Faltering growth - recognition and management : full guideline / National Guideline Alliance (Great Britain), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Great Britain), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Great Britain).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Guideline Alliance (Great Britain), author.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Great Britain), author, issuing body.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Great Britain), author.

Contributor:

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Great Britain), author, issuing body.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Great Britain), author.

Series:

National clinical practice guideline ; Number 59.

National clinical practice guideline, NG75 ; Number 59

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Growth disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages) : illustrations.

Other Title:

Faltering growth - recognition and management

Place of Publication:

London : National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2017.

Summary:

The term 'faltering growth' (previously called 'failure to thrive') is widely used to refer to a slower rate of weight gain in childhood than expected for age and sex. The term faltering growth is preferred as periods of slow growth may represent temporary variation from the expected pattern and the word 'failure' may be seen as pejorative. Various definitions of faltering growth have been used in the past, meaning estimates of prevalence in the UK vary widely. This guideline covers recognition, assessment and monitoring of faltering growth in infants and children. It includes a definition of growth thresholds for concern and identifying the risk factors for, and possible causes of, faltering growth. It also covers interventions, when to refer, service design, and information and support.

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