Child Abuse
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Certain fractures are highly correlated with physical abuse. Which of the following types of fractures is least suspicious for abuse?
Certain fractures are highly correlated with physical abuse. Which of the following types of fractures is least suspicious for abuse?
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Bruises are very common in children. In some cases, they may reflect physical abuse. Which of the following scenarios is least concerning for physical abuse?
Bruises are very common in children. In some cases, they may reflect physical abuse. Which of the following scenarios is least concerning for physical abuse?
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You are working in a busy general pediatrics clinic. You see an infant girl with multiple, severe bruises. Given that the infant is not developmentally mobile, the bruises lead you to consider the possibility of physical abuse. Which investigation(s) should you order?
You are working in a busy general pediatrics clinic. You see an infant girl with multiple, severe bruises. Given that the infant is not developmentally mobile, the bruises lead you to consider the possibility of physical abuse. Which investigation(s) should you order?
added 13 months ago.
created by Peter MacPherson.
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Scald burns are common in children. Which of the following features would raise suspicion of an inflicted injury rather than accidental burn?
Scald burns are common in children. Which of the following features would raise suspicion of an inflicted injury rather than accidental burn?
added 13 months ago.
created by Peter MacPherson.
An infant male (Tyson) is brought to the emergency department. Tyson has been feeding poorly and he is irritable. According to his mother, these symptoms started shortly after he fell from his high chair (she blames herself for not watching Tyson closely enough). You notice retinal hemorrhages. T...
An infant male (Tyson) is brought to the emergency department. Tyson has been feeding poorly and he is irritable. According to his mother, these symptoms started shortly after he fell from his high chair (she blames herself for not watching Tyson closely enough). You notice retinal hemorrhages. T...