{ 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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