Non-accidental Injury Flashcards
1
Q
4 main types of child abuse?physical
A
Physical abuse
Emotional maltreatment
Neglect
Sexual abuse
+/- witnessing family violence
2
Q
Family violence?
A
Witnessing and psych harm from experiencing violence
3
Q
How to report?
A
Child First: concerns only
4
Q
Oral trauma to suspect
A
Frenulum tear - unusual - sus Teeth Gums Mucosa Tongue Palate
5
Q
Sexual abuse examination @ 72 hrs?
A
Injury evalcrisis intervention
Prophylaxis STI, preg
6
Q
Sexual abuse examination >72 hrs?
A
Specimens for STIs
Rarely find sign of injury
Reassurance of normality
Discussion of myths
7
Q
Investigations to see if repeated trauma in child?
A
Skeletal survey
Bone scans
Ophthal - retinal hemorrhage
8
Q
Posterior rib fractures causes?
A
Shaken baby
9
Q
Advice and consultation
A
VFPMS