** 900 illustrations

Description

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Medical, Legal, and Forensic Issues combines all aspects of abusive head trauma cases-medical, social service, investigative, legal, and preventive-into one complete reference. All professionals involved in identifying children at risk, diagnosing injuries, investigating allegations, implementing services, and strategizing for prevention will find this book a tremendous resource. In addition to reviewing the most up-to-date information on mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology, and physical findings, Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of these cases as well as issues of long-term outcome, developmental and educational needs and strategies for community education and prevention. A case study chapter gives the learner an opportunity to apply the information.

Key Features

Addresses all forms of abusive head trauma-including shaking injuries
Clearly describes mechanisms involved in inflicted head injuries
Outlines steps used to discover abusive head injuries in the absence of the external signs of trauma
Details procedures for diagnosis of commonly associated injuries
Guides the reader through procedures for investigating abusive head injury cases
Offers attorneys a variety of ways to present evidence in court by use of graphic aids and modern technology
Includes many color photographs and other guides for understanding information from multiple disciplines
Addresses issues of interest of all professionals involved in abusive head trauma cases, from recognition and diagnosis to investigation and prosecution to long-term care of child victims and their families

Volume I: A Clinical Guide
Chapter 1 Perspectives of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Recognizing Unintentional Head Injuries in Children Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Head Injuries Chapter 4 Abusive Head Trauma as a Medical Diagnosis Chapter 5 Radiology/Neuroradiology Chapter 6 Neurosurgical Interventions Chapter 7 Ophthalmology Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries Chapter 9 Medical Disorders Confused With Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 10 Nursing Care for the Head Injured Patient Chapter 11 The Role of Social Services Chapter 12 Autopsy Findings in Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 13 Forensic Investigation of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 14 Prosecution Issues Chapter 15 Use of Technology in Presenting Evidence Chapter 16 Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 17 Prevention and Education Chapter 18 The Role of the Media in Abusive Head Trauma Cases Chapter 19 A Hypothetical Case: Putting it All Together
Volume II: A Color Atlas
Chapter 1 Defining Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy of the Head Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Injury Chapter 4 Radiology Chapter 5 Ophthalmology Chapter 6 Neurosurgery Chapter 7 Pathology Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries/Injuries Not Involving the Brain Chapter 9 Accidental Head Trauma Chapter 10 Mimics of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 11 Outcomes Chapter 12 Investigation Chapter 13 Technologies and Prosecution Issues Chapter 14 Untrue Defense Issues Chapter 15 Prevention Chapter 16 Parent Issues and Resources Chapter 17 Ten Abuse Cases