Child safeguarding Flashcards
What are the signs of physical abuse in babies?
Bruising and fractures suffocation scalds and burns forced feeding poisoning
What are the signs of physical abuse in toddlers?
bruising and fractures
biting
scalds and burns
fabricated or induced illness
What are the signs of physical abuse in school age children?
bruising and fractures not toilet trained/wetting or soiling wear clothes to cover up injuries non-attendance/poor behaviour fabricated or induced illness
What are the signs of physical abuse in adolescents?
bruising and fractures
branding
What is typical of an accidental injury?
involves a bony prominence
matches the history given by patient
are in keeping with the development of the child
E.g.: Forehead Nose Chin Palm of hand Knees Shins Elbows Head injuries tend to involve parietal bones, occiput
What is the most common site of bruising in child abuse?
Head
What are the signs of neglect in babies?
poor growth
developmental delay
failure to attend routine health appts
severe nappy rash
What are the signs of neglect in toddlers?
behavioural problems
frequent visits to ED with accidents
witnessed unacceptable care
language delay
What are the signs of neglect in school age children?
left unattended frequent visits to ED with accidents behavioural problems witnessed unacceptable care poor school performance/attendance
What are the signs of neglect in adolescents?
alcohol/substance misuse
mental health problems
criminal activity
What are the signs of emotional abuse in babies?
feeding difficulties
demanding
irritable
in control of mother
What are the signs of emotional abuse in toddlers?
behavioural problems
developmental delay
poor growth
short stature
What are the signs of emotional abuse in school age children?
wetting/soiling
behavioural problems
poor school performance/attendance
What are the signs of emotional abuse in adolescents?
depression eating disorders deliberate self harm behavioural problems acting in adults role
What are the signs of sexual abuse in babies?
vaginal bleeding
rectal bleeding
vaginal discharge