Child Abuse Flashcards
3 types of child abuse?
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
What percentage of child abuse offenders are known to victim?
75%
What gender are most child abusers>
Male and were abused themselves
What age does victim tend to be?
Under 2 years old
What gender is more frequently abused?
Boys
When must collect child abuse forensic evidence by?@
72 hours unless sexual then urgent
What time must one examine child?
Child friendly time between 9 and 4
Whast consent is needed for NAI examin?
Gillick competenet child or court consent
How many experts examine chiod?
2: FME and paediatrician
Who interview parents?
Polie and Social worker
What can occur from forcible feeding?
Torn frenulum of lip
Whats is human bite like?
CIrcular/semi-circular
What is classical fracture xray appearnce?
Spiral
Name 5 types of impact head injury caused to child?
Scalp injury Skull gracture SDH Cerebral oedema Diffuse Axonal Injury
Name 4 injuries caused by shaking to head?
Subdural haemorrhage
Cerebral oedema
Diffuse axonal injury
Retinal haemorrhages