Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Review. (1st June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mian, Maha; Shah, Janki; Dalpiaz, Amanda; Schwamb, Richard; Miao, Yimei; Warren, Kelly; Khan, Sardar
• Is Part Of: Fetal and pediatric pathology. Volume 34:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 175
• Publication Date: 2015-06-01
• Subjects: Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Pediatric pathology -- Periodicals; Fetal Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- pathology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92007
• DOI: 10.3109/15513815.2014.999394
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1551-3815

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs in infants as a result of the brain pushing against the skull due to severe acceleration–deceleration forces. Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome include subdural, subarachnoid, and retinal hemorrhages. MRI and ocular examinations are used to determine the extent of mental and visual damage and β-amyloid precursor protein immunohistochemical staining is used to detect axonal injuries. Surgeries such as Subdural hemorrhage (SDH) evacuation surgery and the Burr hole craniotomy are used to treat Shaken Baby Syndrome; however, the prognosis is poor in many cases. Because of the severity of Shaken Baby Syndrome and its traumatic and sometimes fatal effects, it is important to educate new parents, nurses, and doctors on the syndrome in order to prevent incidents.</p> </abstract>