Characteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma
Bechtel K, Stoessel K, Leventhal JM, Ogle E, Teague B, Lavietes S, Banyas B, Allen K, Dziura J, Duncan C. Characteristics That Distinguish Accidental From Abusive Injury in Hospitalized Young Children With Head Trauma. 2004, 114: 165-168. PMID: 15231923, DOI: 10.1542/peds.114.1.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbusive head injuryAccidental head injuryAbnormal mental statusMonths of ageUnilateral retinal hemorrhageRetinal hemorrhagesHead injuryProportion of childrenScalp hematomaMental statusHead traumaOutcome measuresSecondary outcome measuresHead injury groupSerial neurologic examinationsMain outcome measuresAbusive head traumaChild abuse specialistInjury groupEye examinationVitreous hemorrhageClinical featuresInitial presentationNeurologic examinationOphthalmoscopic examination
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