DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: PARENT TEACHING -- SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

Course overview

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS; also known as shaken infant syndrome, inflicted childhood neurotrauma, and abusive head trauma) occurs when a parent or caregiver violently shakes an infant or hits the child¿s head against an object causing the baby¿s fragile brain to shift back and forth within the skull. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding about providing discharge instructions to parents about SBS, and to aid in caring for children at risk for or diagnosed with SBS. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.