Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Define pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the prevalence of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the long-term consequences of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify common causes of pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify both victim and perpetrator risk factors for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify the most common injuries associated with pediatric abusive head trauma
• Describe the assessment and treatment protocols for pediatric abusive head trauma
• Identify steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of pediatric abusive head trauma