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{ Non‐accidental trauma  in children Kelly Gettig, APRN, MSN, CPNP‐PC/AC Describe the prevalence of NAT and distinguish the signs   and symptoms of non‐accidental vs accidental trauma in  children. Justify the use of non‐biased screening for NAT using an   objective and systematic algorithm. Review radiologic findings in skeletal injuries and abusive   head trauma and discuss multiple case scenarios. Argue the importance of a high index of suspicion for   abusive head trauma (AHT) with non‐specific presenting  symptoms.  Learning Objectives Faculty/Presenters/Authors/Content   Reviewers/Planners disclose no conflict of  interest relative to this educational activity. Disclosure statement To successfully complete this course,   participants must attend the entire event and  complete/submit the evaluation at the end of the  session.  Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a   provider of continuing nursing education by the  American Nurses Credentialing Centerʹs  Commission on Accreditation. Successful completion EPIDEMIOLOGY 679,000 cases substantiated by CPS in 2013  • 1484 deaths in 2013 • 5‐35% children experience physical abuse • 50‐80% of fatal/near fatal cases – evidence of prior abuse • Past history of abuse – 50% chance repeat abuse; 10%  • chance of death US Dept. Health & Human Services, 2010 Rajaram et al, 2011 Gilbert et al, 2009 Clarke et al, 2011 Soft tissue injury – most common type of   injury Bruising, bites, burns, pattern injuries  Face, neck, ears, torso, buttocks  Intraoral trauma  Clinical manifestations

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