Shaken Baby Syndrome

📋Overview

Shaken Baby Syndrome, also referred to as abusive head trauma, involves injury to the brain caused by violent shaking or impact. This condition typically occurs when acceleration-deceleration forces are applied to a child's head, leading to potential neurological damage.

Clinical observation indicates that this form of trauma often results in internal injuries such as brain swelling and retinal hemorrhages. While historically described by the specific mechanism of shaking, the broader medical term abusive head trauma is now frequently used to encompass various mechanisms of injury.