Non-Accidental Trauma

Question 1

incidence of pediatric abuse

Answer 1

>1 million children are victims of substantiated abuse or neglect in the USA each year

• child abuse is the second most common cause of death in children behind accidental injury.

Question 2

trend between domestic abuse and child abuse

Answer 2

if the mother is being abused, theres a much higher risk of children being abused at the hands of their father as well .

Question 3

household risks in substantiated child maltreatment investigations in Canada

Answer 3

1. social assistnace, employment insurance.
2. one move in the last twelve months
3. at least one house hold hazard
4. pulib housing
5. two or more moves in the last twelve months.

Question 4

age group of most abuse fatalities

Answer 4

most fatalities are under age 3.

Question 5

what parts of a history might make you think that abuse is the cuase of their orthopedic injuries?

Answer 5

nned to make sure to undress the child and look for bruises, abrasions, burns. assess head and vision, assess ribs and abdomen.