Child growth Flashcards
neonate
first 28 days of life
infant
1st year of life
child
1st year of life onwards towards adolescence
gestation
maturation of the embryo from conception to term
approx. 40 weeks
term
infant born at 37 weeks or more of gestation
preterm
infant born before 37 weeks of gestation
personal child health record
red book!
allows patients and health visitor to monitor and track the growth and health of baby.
weight, height and length measurements
variations in health records
specia;ist health records for children with additional needs, such as in children with Down’s syndrome
more tailored information for parents
neonatal and infant close monitoring chart
there are specific charts for babys born earlier than 32 weeks of gestation
measurements taken
length
height
weight
in preterm only the head circumference and weight are measured
stadiometer
to measure length for children over two
shoes need to be off
length mat
used to measure infants under 2.
clothing must be removed
when an infant goes from horizontal to vertical measurements, there will be a drop in height due to gravity
when an infant goes from horizontal to vertical measurements, there will be a drop in height due to gravity
this is represented on charts
weighing infant
class III electronic scales
use a bit of paper towel, allows it to be a bit warmer, and mop up accidents
calculator wheel
work out how old infant is when they are brought in to clinic
whether they are term or preterm
twist inner wheel
