Failure to Thrive Flashcards

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Define Frailty

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State of age-related physiologic vulnerability resulting from impaired homeostatic reserve & a reduced capacity to withstand stress
-Syndrome that results from a multi-system reduction in reserve to the extent that a number of physiological systems are close to or past the threshold of symptomatic clinical failure

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Characteristics of Frailty

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Extremes of old age
Unstable disability
Function fluctuates with minor stressors
Multiple chronic diseases and/or geriatric syndromes

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Important Questions for Osteoporotic Fractures

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Weight loss of 5+% over 2 years
Inability to stand 5 times without help from arms
Negative response to “do you feel full of energy”

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Outcome Risks of Frailty

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Falls
Acute illness
Hospitalizations
Disability
Dependency
Institutionalization
Death
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Key Components of Frailty

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Musculoskeletal function
Cognitive/integrative neurological function
Nutritional reserve: maintaining weight
Aerobic capacity

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Signs/Symptoms of Frailty

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Weight loss or malnutrition
Decreased muscle mass
Decreased bone mass
Anemia
Weakness
Fatigue
Anorexia
Inactivity
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Contributing Factors to Frailty

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Heavy drinking
Cigarette smoking
Physical inactivity
Depression
Social isolation
Multiple chronic medical problems
Poor perceived health
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Events that May Trigger Frailty

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Chronic disease
Inactivity
Infection
Hip fracture

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Evens that May Block Recovery Time

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Depression
medication interactions
Malnutrition
Fear of falling
Underlying cognitive status
Underlying functional status
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Define Failure to Thrive

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Near irreversible end of the natural history of the syndrome of frailty

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What does failure to thrive mean?

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Stop eating
Immobile
Losing muscle mass & weight
Stiff
Going down hill
Depressed 
Not taking medications
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What is the pathogenesis of failure to thrive?

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Progression of aging with organs & medical problems getting worse

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What are the signs & symptoms of failure to thrive?

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Weight loss
Loss of muscle mass
Increased weakness
Increased ability to walk steadily
Increasing SOB due to CHF or COPD
HTN
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H&P & Failure to Thrive

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Decreased ROM & strength
Mini mental exam
Heart
Lungs
Abdomen
Senses
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Labs for Failure to Thrive

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CBC
CMP
TSH

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Treatment for Failure to Thrive

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Ensure
Social support
Evaluate for depression

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Components of Failure to Thrive

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Physical frailty
Disability
Impaired neuropsychiatric function

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National Institue of Aging Definition of Failure to Thrive

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Syndrome of weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, & inactivity often accompanied by dehydration, depressive symptoms, impaired immune function, & low cholesterol

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Define Disability

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Difficulty or dependency in completing tasks essential for self-care & independent living

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Objective Assessment of Disability

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Katz Index of Independence in ADLs

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Bathing
Dressing
Toileting
Transferring
Continence
Feeding
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Lawton IADLs Scale

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Ability to use telephone
Shopping
Food preparation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Mode of transportation
Responsibility for own medications
Ability to handle finances
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Impaired Neuropsychiatric Function

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Delirium
Depression
Dementia

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What can impaired neuropsychiatric function result from & contribute to?

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Result of medical co-morbidities
Medication effects
Contribute to development of disability, malnutrition, & frailty

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Sarcopenia & Failure to Thrive
``` Contributor to failure to thrive Loss of muscle with age Loss of lean body mass Diminishes the acute phase response to physiological stress Decreases immune competence ```
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Signs & Symptoms of Failure to Thrive
Impaired physical functioning Malnutrition Depression Cognitive impairment
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3 Criteria of the Working Definition of Failure to Thrive
Biopsychosocial failure Weight loss or undernutrition No immediate explanation for the condition
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Underlying Principles of Failure to Thrive
Baseline data is the foundation of elder care Function declines at a variable rate predictably over time Occur from organic or non-organic causes
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History for Failure to Thrive
Provided by patient and CAREGIVER Helps with onset of condition & uncovering potential triggers Drug review: prescriptions, OTC, ETOH Psychosocial history: increases memory loss, change in social structure
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Physical for Failure to Thrive
``` R/O infection, constipation, exacerbation of chronic diseases (CHF, COPD, CAD, CA, TB, uncontrolled endocrine disorder, dementia, depression) Vitals HEENT JVD Breast mass Abdominal exam Skin Motor Mental status Labs: CBC, CMP, Albumin & cholesterol, TSH, fecal occult blood, U/A, Vitamin B12 & D levels, ESR, PPD ```
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Importance of CBC in Failure to Thrive
Anemia Vitamin deficiency Infection Hematopoietic or lyphoprolieferative disorder
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Importance of CMP in Failure to Thrive
``` Hyper/hyponatremia Acid-base disorder Osmolality Renal function Dehydration Diabetes Hypoglycemia LFTs ```
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Assessment & Plan for Failure to Thrive
Assess life expectancy Symptoms/conditions reversible Risk/benefit assessment Provider, patient, & family collaboration Palliative measures initiated Maintain therapeutic relationship with patient & family
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Team Approach to Failure to Thrive
Address advance directives Medication reconciliation Consultation with PharmD Social services Caregiver education & support/respite Concerns about abuse/neglect discussed openly & frankly Nutritional consult