Month: August 2017

Does CPR cause rib fractures in children?

In suspected NAI, which fractures should raise your concern?

This article from Paediatrics and Child Health outlines the current research concerning abusive fractures in children. It offers guidance on how to optimize radiological investigations and avoid common pitfalls in clinical practice.

http://www.paediatricsandchildhealthjournal.co.uk/article/S1751-7222(16)30183-4/fulltext#sec9

 

Child Protection Evidence

A series of systematic reviews by the RCPCH to help clinicians identify the signs of physical abuse and neglect.

The reviews include the latest evidence on a series of areas, including:

  • Fractures
  • Neurological injuries
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Bites
  • Spinal injuries
  • Ear, nose and throat injuries
  • Oral injuries
  • Retinal findings
  • Visceral injuries
  • They also look at evidence on neglect and around particular age groups:
  • Early years neglect
  • School age neglect/emotional abuse
  • Teenage abuse
  • Dental neglect
  • Parent-child interaction

http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news/new-rcpch-child-protection-resource-now-available