Sign up with Facebook
- Health A to Z
- Healthy Living
Advertisement
NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Appropriate treatment is determined by the type and severity of the trauma. Physicians may medically manage both internal and external injuries. Behavioral and educational impairments as a result of the injuries require the attention of additional specialists. Children with SBS ...[read article]
Treatment News for Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Recession Tied to Rise in Child Abuse Injuries
MONDAY, Sept. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The stress of unemployment, foreclosures and putting food on t...
- In Shaken Baby Syndrome, Women as Likely to be Perpetrators as Men: Study
MONDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News)-- The tiny victims of shaken baby syndrome are equally likely to b...
- Child Abuse Head Injuries Rise as Economy Falls
SATURDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- The number of abusive head traumas among infants and young chil...
Tests for Shaken Baby Syndrome
|
1.
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
|
|||
|
2.
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
|
|||
|
3.
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. More
|
|||
|
4.
Ribs X-Ray
|
|||
|
5.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Medical Procedures for Shaken Baby Syndrome
|
1.
The following organizations are good resources for information on hearing impairment or speech impairment: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - www.a... More
|
|||
|
2.
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
|
|||
|
3.
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
|
|||
|
4.
Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
|
|||
|
5.
Watchful Waiting
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
Self Care for Shaken Baby Syndrome
|
1.
Observation
|
|||
|
Top
| |||
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
