Shaken Baby Syndrome Research Paper
By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med.
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Neurological injury that arises due to shaking an infant violently is referred to as shaken baby syndrome (SBS). Classical clinical findings are retinal and subdural hemorrhages. Affected children may appear lethargic with poor feeding and appetite as well as extreme irritability and breathing difficulties. Associated signs and symptoms like seizures, unconsciousness and coma may also be seen. Furthermore, these children may suffer serious neurological deficits in terms of blindness, hearing loss, paralysis, seizures and mental retardation. SBS is a medical emergency, which may require life-saving respiratory support and surgical operations.
Risk factors
The risk of SBS and associated consequences are significantly increased they younger an infant is. Girls are much less likely than boys to be affected and in approximately ninety percent of all SBS-related cases, the perpetrator is a male. He is most …show more content…
Taking care of an infant is beyond the shadow of any doubt a very demanding task and it is especially challenging for parents who are first-timers. However, this is by no means a justification for taking out frustrations on children. In order to prevent abuse, parents are encouraged to never attempt disciplining a child when they themselves are upset. It is completely fine to stop, take a very deep breath and wait for a few seconds before responding to whatever the child may have done.
Babies cry for various reasons and sometimes it is okay to let them do that alone, especially if they are fed, comfortable and not ill. If parents suspect something may be wrong, then a pediatrician may be consulted to ensure that there are no underlying pathological concerns. If at any point parents feel overwhelmed with the tasks of parenthood, then it is imperative that they seek support from close family and
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Neurological injury that arises due to shaking an infant violently is referred to as shaken baby syndrome (SBS). Classical clinical findings are retinal and subdural hemorrhages. Affected children may appear lethargic with poor feeding and appetite as well as extreme irritability and breathing difficulties. Associated signs and symptoms like seizures, unconsciousness and coma may also be seen. Furthermore, these children may suffer serious neurological deficits in terms of blindness, hearing loss, paralysis, seizures and mental retardation. SBS is a medical emergency, which may require life-saving respiratory support and surgical operations.
Risk factors
The risk of SBS and associated consequences are significantly increased they younger an infant is. Girls are much less likely than boys to be affected and in approximately ninety percent of all SBS-related cases, the perpetrator is a male. He is most …show more content…
Taking care of an infant is beyond the shadow of any doubt a very demanding task and it is especially challenging for parents who are first-timers. However, this is by no means a justification for taking out frustrations on children. In order to prevent abuse, parents are encouraged to never attempt disciplining a child when they themselves are upset. It is completely fine to stop, take a very deep breath and wait for a few seconds before responding to whatever the child may have done.
Babies cry for various reasons and sometimes it is okay to let them do that alone, especially if they are fed, comfortable and not ill. If parents suspect something may be wrong, then a pediatrician may be consulted to ensure that there are no underlying pathological concerns. If at any point parents feel overwhelmed with the tasks of parenthood, then it is imperative that they seek support from close family and