Analysis of Missed Cases of Abusive Head Trauma | Synapse
February 17, 1999
Analysis of Missed Cases of Abusive Head Trauma
Key Points
This analysis aims to improve the recognition of abusive head trauma in infants and young children.
Analyzed clinical cases of head trauma in infants without clear historical evidence.
Evaluated specific clinical signs and symptoms related to abusive head trauma.
Increased awareness leads to more accurate diagnoses of abusive head trauma cases.
Identification of missed cases suggests a need for improved clinical protocols.
Abstract
Although diagnosing head trauma can be difficult in the absence of a history, it is important to consider inflicted head trauma in infants and young children presenting with nonspecific clinical signs.