Traumatic brain injury and shaken baby syndrome.

Authors

  • Wellingson S Paiva Division of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School, Brasil.
  • Matheus S Soares
  • Robson L O Amorim
  • A Ferreira de Andrade
  • Hamilton Matushita
  • Manoel J Teixeira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.505

Abstract

Shaken baby syndrome is a serious form of physical child abuse, which is frequently overlooked. It is defined as vigorous manual shaking of an infant who is being held by the extremities or shoulders, leading to whiplash-induced intracranial and intraocular bleeding and no external signs of head trauma. This syndrome is seen most commonly in children under 2 years, mainly in children under 6 months. This article summarizes issues related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, risk factors, and interventions for healthcare professionals.

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Paiva WS, Soares MS, Amorim RLO, de Andrade AF, Matushita H, Teixeira MJ. Traumatic brain injury and shaken baby syndrome. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2011 Dec. 29 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];24(5):805-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/505

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