Shaken Baby Syndrome
Alternate Names : Whiplash - Shaken Infant
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Shaken Baby Syndrome: First Aid
- Call the local emergency number (such as 911). For a severe head injury such as this, immediate emergency treatment is necessary.
- If the child stops breathing before emergency help arrives, begin CPR.
- If the child is vomiting:
- If you don't suspect a spinal injury, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking and aspiration.
- If you suspect a spinal injury, CAREFULLY roll the whole body to the side as one unit (logrolling) while protecting the neck to prevent choking and aspiration.
- If the child has a convulsion, follow instructions for seizure first aid.
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