T2-FTT Flashcards
Failure to maintain weight and height about the 5th percentile
Failure to thrive
What are the two types of FTT?
Organic
Non-organic
What is organic FTT?
INBORN error of metabolism, neurologic disease, GE reflux, heart disease, CF
What is non-organic FTT?
Feeding disorder
Parental neglect or abuse
FTT is a condition of an infant or child who is not ____ adequately or is ___ with an an obvious reason
Not GROWING adequately or is LOSING WEIGHT without an obvious reason
What is a sign of growth failure?
Malnutrition
Is FTT a disease or a diagnosis?
No, but an impression which warrants comprehensive diagnostic evaluation
FTT is a nutrition problem cause by the child’s _____ to obtain calories or to use ____ required for growth
INABILITY to obtain calories or to use CALORIES required for growth
What are common parameters of FTT in a child under 2?
- Weight and height fall below 3rd percentile
- Dramatic decrease in growth
Organic or non-organic: FTT that is unrelated to disease or a physical problem
Non-organic FTT (NFTT)
What is NFTT most often the result of?
Psychosocial factors (issues with bonding for example)
What are some examples of Organic FTT?
- Congenital heard disease
- Neurological deficits
- Chronic UTI
- GE reflux
- Endocrine dysfunction
- CF
- Malabsorption syndrome
For NFTT, there is a _____ as well as growth failure
Developmental delay
For NFTT, is growth failure chronic or acute?
Chronic
For NFTT, is there any evidence of systemic disease or lab abnormality to account for growth failure?
NO
NFTT, there are signs of _____.
Deprivation (lack a nurturing environment)
NFFT, there is a significant ____ or _____ disruption within the family
Environmental or psychosocial