Non-Accidental Injury

Question 1

What are some red flags for non-accidental injury in paediatrics?

Answer 1

• Unusual fractures (bilateral long bones, multiple fractures, infant ribs, spirals in non-ambulatory)
• Burns
• Head injury
• Unusual bruising sites (e.g. not over bony prominences)
• Unexplained injury, discordant history, negative interaction between child and carer