What is a common site for non-accidental injury?
The most common sites for non-accidental injury are:\n\n Mouth. Shoulders. Chest. Upper and inner arms. Stomach/abdomen.
What are non-accidental injuries?
A Non-accidental injury is a term is used to describe physical injuries, or signs of abuse to a child. These injuries are often identified when a parent or guardian takes the child to a doctor for treatment and they are unable to explain how the injury occurred, or their explanation may be inadequate.
Which of the following fracture is most specific for non-accidental injury?
Metaphyseal fractures can be misdiagnosed as an injury resulting from child abuse because it is extremely uncommon for an infant to sustain this type of injury as a result of normal activity or even a fall. Metaphyseal fractures are usually associated with non-accidental injury.
What are the typical features of non-accidental injuries?
What are the signs and symptoms of non-accidental injury? The most common lesions caused by non-accidental injury are bruises and abrasions, followed by lacerations, scratches, soft tissue swellings, strap marks, haematomas, thermal burns and bites.