non accidental injury

Aetiology

Varies per age group

Trauma

- 60%

Non Accidental Injury

- 15 - 30%

- suspect if non walker / < 1 year

- walking status single best indicator of risk

- paediatric team to investigate

- history taking from parent

- consider metabolic investigations

Definition

Any act or failure to act that

- results in or potentially results in harm / death / physical / emotional / sexual abuse

- by a parent or caretaker who is responsible for the child

4 types

Neglect 

Physical (punch / kick / bite / burn / shake)

Sexual 

Emotional

Risk factors