Physical Growth - Prof. Mohamed Abdelfattah

1. [0:39 ] Pre-test to check your concept about growth (5 questions)

2. [2:52 ] definition of growth

3. [3:33 ] factors affecting growth & development.

4. [2:24 ] Rate of Growth, Peeks

5. [4:43 ] Growth stages

6. [6:56 ] Assessment of Growth
1- Anthropometric measures 7:49 (weight 8:17, height 9:50, head circumference 11:49, mid arm circumference 13:38, imp. to know 14:27)
2- Osseous growth 15:21
3- Teething 17:52 (Natal and neonatal teeth 20:53)
4- Fontanels 22:43


7. [26:10 ] Growth pattern

8. [28:10 ] Growth chart
1- single reading interpretation 31:01
2- weight/height curve (acute malnutrition) 36:07
3- height/age curve (chronic malnutrition) 40:14
4- weight/age curve 43:09
5- multiple reading interpretation 43:09

9. [47:01] normal interval between two reading (minimal interchanging period)

10. [48:17] growth velocity for height interpretation

11. [51:30] failure to thrive definition
1- failure to thrive definition 45:55
2- is it primary or secondary 52:10
3- the degree of growth failure 52:51
4- pattern of growth failure (stunted, wasted, dwarf)
5- causes of growth failure (primary 53:07, secondary 55:06)
6- diagnostic workup 56:51

12. [59:54] Pre-test Answers

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