Sized to fit in a pocket or briefcase, Abusive Head Trauma Quick-Reference allows users to conveniently carry vital information into an examination setting. It contains all of the pertinent information on recognizing injuries, identifying children at risk, and implementing preventive measures, arranged in an easy-to-retrieve format for the professional who needs an immediate reference. In addition to assisting in a medical or social service setting, it also details the application of medical and scientific data to legal investigation and prosecution procedures. Abusive Head Trauma Quick-Reference is an ideal resource for any professional active in the fields of medicine, social services, education, law enforcement, or legal prosecution. Topics covered include the following: The biomechanics of head trauma Comprehensive information for diagnosing abusive head trauma in children Signs and symptoms of associated injuries Evaluation procedures of a child abuse case involving head injury Detailed procedures for the management of cases by social service and law enforcement professionals Guidelines for prosecutors and expert witnesses involved in the court process

Abusive Head Trauma Quick Reference: For Health Care, Social Service, and Law Enforcement Professionals

Politics & Social Sciences

Randell Alexander

Lori Frasier

Kay Rauth-Farley

Robert Parrish

Social Sciences

STM Learning, Inc.

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference addresses all aspects of abusive head trauma cases in one complete reference for clinicians, investigators, prosecutors, and social workers. The text details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of abusive cases, as well as issues of long-term outcomes, developmental and educational needs, and strategies for community-based education and prevention. More than 600 clinical photographs illustrate abusive head injuries with case studies and multidisciplinary analysis, including discussions of shaken baby syndrome, shaken impact syndrome, differential diagnoses, forensic analysis, autopsies, prosecutorial issues, long-term care of survivors, and the role of social services. This single-volume edition combines the best clinical writing with high-quality photographic content found in color atlases. The textual and photographic information contained in this volume details the following: - Forms of abusive head trauma, including shaking injuries - Mechanisms involved in abusive head injuries - Steps used to discover abusive head injuries in the absence of external signs of trauma - Procedures for diagnosing commonly associated injuries - Procedures for investigating abusive head injury cases - Ways to present evidence in court by use of graphic aids and modern technology - Detailed case studies with photographic and radiographic illustrations - A hypothetical case of abusive head trauma, demonstrating the complete process of reporting a case, diagnosing injuries, investigating allegations, and implementing social services This single-volume edition combines the best clinical writing with high-quality photographic content found in color atlases; it is a wealth of knowledge bound in one concise edition.

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference

G. W. Medical Publishing, Inc.

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference addresses all aspects of abusive head trauma cases in one complete reference for clinicians, investigators, prosecutors, and social workers. The text details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of abusive cases, as well as issues of long-term outcomes, developmental and educational needs, and strategies for community-based education and prevention. More than 600 clinical photographs illustrate abusive head injuries with case studies and multidisciplinary analysis, including discussions of shaken baby syndrome, shaken impact syndrome, differential diagnoses, mimics of abusive head trauma, forensic analysis, autopsies, prosecutorial issues, long-term care of survivors, and the roles of social services and law enforcement. This single-volume edition combines the best clinical writing with high-quality photographic content found in color atlases. Abusive Head Trauma Supplementary CD-ROM depicts how head injuries occur using 3-D customizable animated scenes. Detailed forensic animations make this text a necessary tool for explaining the complex biomechanics of abusive head injury to investigators, mandated reporters, judges, and jurors. This electronic reference also contains illustrated case studies that address the biomechanical, radiological, ophthalmological, medical, and pathologic findings of different mechanisms of abusive head trauma, including shaking injuries. A ready-to-use slideshow presentation, with speaker s notes, is targeted for training medical, legal, law enforcement, and social service professionals. Together, this single-volume hardbound edition and supplementary CD-ROM represent the knowledge of today s leading experts in the field. With its thoroughly researched clinical text, high-quality images, 3-D animation, and slideshow presentation, Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children is a wealth of knowledge and educational resources.

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference (Book & CD-ROM)

J.C. Upshaw Downs

STM Learning

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