Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription or Fee Access

Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Review

Vijay Reddy Vandali, Mr. Ravikumar Goted

Abstract


Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that can result in permanent brain damage or death but it can be preventable. Risk factors including the parents or caregivers more likely to forcefully shake a baby and cause shaken baby syndrome, Unrealistic expectations of babies, Young or single parenthood and Stress. Symptoms includes Breathing problems, Poor eating, Vomiting, Seizures, Paralysis and Coma. Prevention: It can be prevented by bringing awareness programme for caregivers about the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. Mass group education in community areas. Awareness through social medias/TV and newspapers & Nurses have to educate the parents of the children’s at OPD/IPD of the hospital.

Full Text:

PDF

References


Mayo Clinic Staff, Shaken baby syndrome, Patient Care & Health Information.

Squier W. Shaken Baby Syndrome. eLS [Internet]. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; 1–8. /

Shaken Baby Syndrome. Forensic Science Reform [Internet]. Elsevier; 2017;95–136.

Donohoe M. Evidence-based medicine and shaken baby syndrome. Part I: Literature review, 1966-1998. Am J Forens Med Pathol 2003;24: 239-42.

Jenny C. Analysis of Missed Cases of Abusive Head Trauma. JAMA [Internet]. American Medical Association (AMA); 1999 Feb 17;281(7):621.

Reece RM. Chapter Eighteen: Controversies in Shaken Baby/Shaken Impact Syndrome. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma [Internet]. Informa UK Limited; 2001 May;5(1):367–88.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijpn.v5i1.971

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.