L1: Growth Flashcards
Def of Growth
Def of Development
- Both growth & development are not separable (i.e., go parallel to each other).
- On the other hand: Delay or dissociation between them occurs in many pathological conditions.
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Factors affecting growth & development
Stages of Growth & Development
Pre-Natal
- Stages
Embryonic stage
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Fetal stage
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Peri-Natal Stage
From the 24th week of fetal life to the 7th day after delivery.
Post-Natal Stages
What is the Most critical stage of Post-Natal Stages?
Neonatal period
Neonatal period
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Infancy
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Childhood
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Adolesence
- Period of
- Duration
- Affected by
Growth patterns
Def of Optimal Growth
Assessment of growth
A) History
B) Anthropometry
C) Dental eruption
D) Osseous maturation
E) Sexual development
Hx Taking in Assessment of growth
Methods of Pediatrics Anthropometry
- Comparison of this single measurement with average for age and sex.
- Plot this measurement on percentile charts/tables.
Methods of Weight Measurment
Weight at Birth
Weight Change at birth
Weight during infancy
Weight Change During Infancy
Weight in early childhood
Weight in Late childhood
Methods of Height Measurment
Height at birth
50 cm
Height During Infancy
Hight after 2 years
When do both weight & Height double & triple?
Methods of Measurment of Body Proportions