The physical manifestations of shaken baby syndrome.
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a great concern for forensic nurses. Accurate diagnosis and treatment is essential. The purpose of this report is to review the history of SBS, as well as the physical symptoms of a patient suspected of suffering from this form of abuse. Implications of SBS for the forensic nurse will be presented; this will include the education of families and caregivers and methods of prevention.
Mraz
Megan A
MA
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. meganmraz@comcast.net
D053604:Forensic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010808:Physical Examination; D038642:Shaken Baby Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control