Abusive Head Trauma

Specific Reasons for Reporting 
this Case

  • The lack of history of any trauma is concerning.
  • Significant injuries inconsistent with any possible history of minor trauma or known medical conditions.
  • Health and wellbeing risks for this child include future injury for siblings/other children.

REFERENCES:

  • Narang, Fingarson & Lukefahr 2020

CHAMP Education for Child Abuse Medical Providers

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The lack of history of any trauma in our sample case is concerning. There were significant injuries inconsistent with any possible history of minor trauma or known medical conditions. There would be health and wellbeing risks for this child if the child survived and there is risk for future injury for siblings and other children.