18.2
Monitoring height and weight
Clinical HIV Guidelines, 5th Edition, 2022. Chapter 18, Continuing ART.
Clinical description
- Record current weight (and height for children under 18 years).
- Look for weight changes compared with previous measurements. Patients are expected to
normalize their weight in the first 6-12 months on ART.
- Classify nutrition status for children based on CMAM guidelines. Children should grow. If not
gaining weight or height investigate further.
- Investigate any consistent weight loss over 2 or more consecutive visits. Remember to confirm that
the weighing scale is correctly calibrated and any heavy clothing was removed.
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