Whiplash Shake Syndrome

Brain & Nerve

Bone, Muscle, & Joint

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMay 25, 2020

The topic Whiplash Shake Syndrome you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious form of child abuse caused from a baby being shaken excessively or thrown against an object/wall, resulting in a severe brain injury. The condition is mostly described in children up to the age of three
The primary risk factor is a negligent caregiver, who vents his/her anger and frustration on the child, often when the child is crying continuously. Shaken Baby Syndrome is often caused by a person who is well-known or related to the child, such as a parent or a babysitter
The symptoms for Shaken Baby Syndrome include irritability, bruising, redness, seizures, and vomiting. In a vast majority of cases, the condition is severe and can result in complications such as blindness, hearing loss, and neurological damage
Immediate intervention is needed to address Shaken Baby Syndrome, since it is a medical emergency. The prognosis for children with the condition is generally poor, because of the severity of brain damage; long-term disabilities or deaths are reported

Please find comprehensive information on Shaken Baby Syndrome regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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