Shaken baby syndrome.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2006
Abstract
Unfortunately, head trauma caused by shaken baby syndrome is a common occurrence in infants and young children. The proper treatment and safety of these children can be enhanced by the nurse's ability to recognize features characteristic of this syndrome. If abuse is suspected, appropriate physicians, child-protective, and law-enforcement agencies should be notified immediately. Further research must be done to improve the understanding of the mechanisms associated with this disorder in the ultimate hope of improving the lives and outcome of infants and children.
Volume
18
Issue
3
First Page
279
Last Page
286
ISSN
0899-5885
Published In/Presented At
Martin, H. A., Woodson, A., Christian, C. W., Helfaer, M. A., Raghupathi, R., & Huh, J. W. (2006). Shaken baby syndrome. Critical care nursing clinics of North America, 18(3), 279–286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2006.05.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
16962449
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article