Pediatrics: Development of a Systematic Protocol to Identify Victims of Non-Accidental Trauma-Pediatrics: Development of a Systematic Protocol to Identify Victims of Non-Accidental Trauma

Pediatrics: Development of a Systematic Protocol to Identify Victims of Non-Accidental Trauma - video

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The video is a recording of a webinar presented by Dr. Tony Escobar on the topic of developing a systematic protocol to identify victims of nonaccidental trauma. Dr. Escobar, a pediatric surgeon, discusses the importance of recognizing nonaccidental trauma and the need for a standardized approach in evaluating and managing these cases. He presents data from a retrospective study that analyzed the characteristics of nonaccidental trauma cases seen from 2010 to 2013. The study found that the majority of patients were less than one year old and had a prior emergency department visit, highlighting missed opportunities for intervention. Dr. Escobar discusses the red flags for nonaccidental trauma, including inconsistent or changing history, unwitnessed injuries, delayed seeking of care, and history of domestic violence. He also discusses the importance of recognizing sentinel injuries and the association of certain physical exam findings and radiographic findings with nonaccidental trauma. The video highlights the implementation of a standardized protocol in their hospital system, including the use of a screening tool and a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Escobar concludes by emphasizing the long-term consequences of nonaccidental trauma on the physical, mental, and emotional development of a child and the importance of early intervention and prevention.

Keywords

webinar

nonaccidental trauma

systematic protocol

Dr. Tony Escobar

pediatric surgeon

standardized approach

retrospective study

red flags

sentinel injuries

multidisciplinary team