Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a condition that manifests in infants and young children due to a severe incident of physical abuse (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2011, p. 632). More specifically, rapid, alternating jerking movements of the head results in SBS (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2011, p. 632). According to Hockenberry & Wilson, “1200 to 1400 children are shaken . . . every year in America” (2011, p. 632); of those shaken children, “25% to 30% die” and the others who are a victim of abuse will have “life-long

Violently shaking a baby out of frustration can be detrimental and even fatal. Shaken Baby Syndrome or SBS generally occurs when a caregiver shakes a baby out of frustration from a baby’s incessant crying. This syndrome is completely preventable; however, once shaken damage is irreversible. Though medical innovations are continually progressing, a child with SBS has little hope of experiencing a normal life. We can prevent future infants from this debilitating syndrome by educating first time

Abstract Shaken Baby Syndrome also known as Abusive Head Trauma can be caused by direct blows to the head or by throwing or dropping a child under five years of age. Shaken Baby Syndrome is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases. When a person shakes a baby their head rotated uncontrollably. This is because children and infants neck muscles are not well developed. A majority of the time these injuries are caused by a caretaker or a parent. There is information from perpetrators who

By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. How is Shaken Baby Syndrome treated? Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of death in abused children. More than 4 out of every 10 of these deaths are seen in children who did not reach their first birthday. Also commonly referred to as abusive head trauma, SBS is the consequence of an infant being violently shaken with resultant neurological damage. This damage causes a sequence of events in the brain, starting with hypoxia, which leads to cerebral edema

Shaken Baby Syndrome Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) approximately kills 306 babies each year in the United States, and causes severe brain injuries to 1000-3000 infants. The term “Shaken Baby Syndrome” (SBS) is often used by doctors and public to describe Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). Shaken Baby Syndrome was coined at the 1970s, yet it is no longer used at many children’s specialized hospitals such as Sydney children’s hospital. Pediatricians more commonly use terms like Abusive head trauma (AHT) or

Teaching a New Family About Shaken Baby Syndrome Patient Information The patient focused on in this teaching project was a four-day-old NICU patient at Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Baby Haven was born at 34 weeks gestation to a mother who had used alcohol, marijuana and tobacco while pregnant. Additionally, she claimed to have not known she was pregnant until July and did not seek prenatal care until September, one month before the birth of baby Haven. The birth mother made the choice to put

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April 30, 2005 Micro. Comp. Shaken Baby Syndrome Imagine yourself as a sweet, innocent, precious little baby. You are totally dependent upon adults to give you what you need and most importantly love. Your only means of communication is crying so you cry when you need to be fed, when you need your diaper changed, when you aren't feeling so well, or when you just want some attention. You are crying and someone comes over to you. They pick you up, but instead of holding you and comforting

Shaken Baby Syndrome Imagine yourself as a sweet, innocent, precious little baby. You are totally dependant upon adults to give you what you need and most importantly love. Your only means of communication is crying so you cry when you need to be fed, when you need your diaper changed, when you aren’t feeling so well, or when you just want some attention. You are crying and someone comes over to you. They pick you up, but instead of holding you and comforting you, talking affectionately to you,