child abuse & failure to thrive

what is the most common form of maltreatment?

neglect

shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma pathophysiology

rotates brain in skull tearing blood vessels and neurons leading to intracranial bleeding and retinal hemorrhages

symptoms of AHT

flu-like sx, respiratory distress, bulging fontanels, retinal hemorrhages, seizures, posturing, altered LOC, apnea, bradycardia, blindness, and unresponsiveness

failure to thrive 4 causes

inadequate caloric intake, inadequate absorption, increased metabolism, and defective utilization

greatest risk factor for failure to thrive

poverty

2 qualifications for failure to thrive

<5th percentile or persistent weight loss

limit _____ with failure to thrive

juice

caloric needs for failure to thrive

2-3x normal or 24 cal/oz

emergency child abuse hotline

800-4-A-CHILD