Comparisons of characteristics and outcome between abusive head trauma and non-abusive head trauma in a pediatric intensive care unit

Comparisons of characteristics and outcome between abusive head trauma and non-abusive head trauma in a pediatric intensive care unit

Background: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of death in infants with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Early recognition of AHT is important for improving outcomes, but it can be challenging due to its similar presentations with non-abusive head trauma (nAHT). This study aims to compare c...

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Main Authors: Yi-Ching Liu, I-Chen Chen, Hsin-Ling Yin, Yen-Hsien Wu, Shih-Hsing Lo, Wen-Chen Liang, Twei-Shiun Jaw, Zen-Kong Dai, Jong-Hau Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
Abusive head trauma
Infant
Traumatic brain injury
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664623001894

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