Understanding Abusive Head Trauma and Child Physical Abuse

Understanding Abusive Head Trauma and Child Physical Abuse is organized by UK HealthCare CECentral.

Release: Mar 15, 2016
Expires: Dec 12, 2020

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour(s)

Accreditation:
CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour of participation.

Needs Statement:
Kentucky continues to be a leading state in deaths of children related to child abuse. Specific bruising patterns are significant indicators of abuse. Knowing these patterns, recognizing crucial warning signs, and understanding other traumatic injuries associated with pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) improves the physician's ability to protect children and prevent fatalities. Physicians who have this information will be better equipped to recognize subtle signs and symptoms of abuse, to report incidents of abuse, and to utilize the knowledge of evidence-based pediatric forensics to protect children.

This education helps all caregivers (not just parents) recognize early signs of maltreatment which can prevent escalation to Abuse Head Trauma. It also provides caregivers with tools for dealing with a crying infant, the most common trigger for Abusive Head Trauma.

Objectives :
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
• Describe the medical evaluation and follow-up of a child with abusive head trauma
• Review the range of outcomes for victims of abusive head trauma
• Clarify risk factors for abusive head trauma
• Discuss prevention of abusive head trauma