Citation

Schermerhorn SMV, Muensterer OJ, Ignacio RCJ. Children (Basel) 2024; 11(4).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

DOI

10.3390/children11040413

PMID

38671630

PMCID

PMC11049109

Abstract

Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for children around the world and most significantly impacts children under one year of age. Prompt and comprehensive treatment of these children relies on a high index of suspicion from any medical provider that treats pediatric patients. This review discusses those most at risk for experiencing NAT, and common initial presentations, to assist providers in the identification of potential victims. In addition, this review provides guidance on the recommended workup for these patients so that the full extent of associated injuries may be identified and the appropriate healthcare team may be assembled.

Language: en

Keywords

child abuse; child physical abuse; non-accidental injury; non-accidental trauma; skeletal survey