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Shaken Baby Syndrome
Alternate Names : Whiplash - Shaken Infant
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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
- A child exhibits any of the above signs or symptoms.
- You suspect a child has sustained this type of injury.
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• Definition
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: Overview & Considerations
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: Causes
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: Symptoms & Signs
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: Prevention
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: First Aid
• Shaken Baby Syndrome: Do Not
• Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Retinal Detachment
• Subdural Hematoma
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Breathing - Slowed or Stopped
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Convulsions
• Cranial Sutures
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Poor Feeding in Infants
• Retina
• Seizures
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
Review Date : 10/30/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (7/24/2001).
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