Preferred Label : GAIA Level 1 Failure to Thrive;
NCIt synonyms : Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 1 Failure to
Thrive;
NCIt related terms : Level 1 Failure to Thrive;
NCIt definition : GAIA Level 1 Failure to Thrive is defined by four criteria: first, the infant's age
is determined by a documented birth date; second, weights are obtained using an electronic
scale; third, a minimum of two documented weights measured at least four weeks apart;
fourth, the weight for age deceleration must pass through at least two centile spaces
on a growth chart. Additionally, the following information applies to this term: a.
Age: This case definition is limited to infants up to 12 months of age. b. Weight
and Length: Weight should be documented on the appropriate growth chart at the time
of assessment. A fall through 2 centile spaces may be demonstrated at any point in
the first 12 months of life, using any two weights as long as they are taken at least
4 weeks apart. Details of use of the weight balances allowable under this case definition
and use of the Infantometer for length assessment are in Appendix A. c. Growth charts:
For infants born at 37 weeks gestation or above, the WHO growth charts should be applied.
When using weight for age use the growth chart most accurate for the infants age.
The birth to 6 months age range should be used where data is available for this range
only, the birth to 2 years chart should be used where data is available beyond 6 months
of life. When using weight for length, use the chart for birth to 2 years. For infants
born less than 37 completed weeks gestation, the Intergrowth charts for postnatal
growth standards in preterm infant should be used. All infants should be plotted on
their respective growth chart using their corrected age. Links to relevant growth
charts can be found in Appendix A (www.gaia-consortium.net).;
Alternative definition : GAIA: Level 1 Failure to Thrive is defined by four criteria: first, the infant's age
is determined by a documented birth date; second, weights are obtained using an electronic
scale; third, a minimum of two documented weights measured at least four weeks apart;
fourth, the weight for age deceleration must pass through at least two centile spaces
on a growth chart. Additionally, the following information applies to this term: a.
Age: This case definition is limited to infants up to 12 months of age. b. Weight
and Length: Weight should be documented on the appropriate growth chart at the time
of assessment. A fall through 2 centile spaces may be demonstrated at any point in
the first 12 months of life, using any two weights as long as they are taken at least
4 weeks apart. Details of use of the weight balances allowable under this case definition
and use of the Infantometer for length assessment are in Appendix A. c. Growth charts:
For infants born at 37 weeks gestation or above, the WHO growth charts should be applied.
When using weight for age use the growth chart most accurate for the infants age.
The birth to 6 months age range should be used where data is available for this range
only, the birth to 2 years chart should be used where data is available beyond 6 months
of life. When using weight for length, use the chart for birth to 2 years. For infants
born less than 37 completed weeks gestation, the Intergrowth charts for postnatal
growth standards in preterm infant should be used. All infants should be plotted on
their respective growth chart using their corrected age. Links to relevant growth
charts can be found in Appendix A (www.gaia-consortium.net).;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL509105;
Origin ID : C128770;
UMLS CUI : C4289218;
Semantic type(s)
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