Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

Course overview

Pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT), commonly known as shaken baby syndrome, is a form of child abuse that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of the prevalence, and skilled recognition and prevention, of PAHT is important for clinicians in such pediatric settings as day cares, neonatal service centers, and home visiting, and also in emergency departments and general practice settings. The course discusses the mechanisms of injuries, the risk factors for PAHT, the clinical characteristics for specific injuries, perpetration, and prevention methods. This will aid clinicians with detection, diagnosis, and prevention of PAHT. The course then also discusses the mandatory reporting of PAHT and other suspected child abuse. Please visit ce4less.com to learn about our unlimited plans.