Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children - A Medical, Legal and Forensic Reference with Supplementary CD-ROM (Mixed media product, New edition)

Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children; Medical, Legal, and Forensic Issues combines alt aspects of abusive head trauma cases--medical, social service, investigative, legal and preventive--into one complete reference. All professionals involved in identifing children at risk, diagnosing injuries, investigating allegations, implementing services and strategizing for prevention will find this book a tremendous resource. In addition to reviewing the most up-to-date information on mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology, and physical findings, Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of these cases as well as issues of long-term outcome, developmental and educational needs and strategies for community education and prevention. A case study chapter gives the learner an opportunity to apply the information. This textual and visual reference addresses all forms of abusive head trauma--including shaking injuries. These volumes clearly describe the mechanisms involved in inflicted head injuries, and outline steps used to discover abusive head injuries in the absence of the external signs of trauma. Abusive Head Trauma Supplementary CD-ROM depicts how head injuries occur using 3-D images and animation. This product is valuable for explaining the complex biomechanics of abusive head injury to investigators, mandated reporters, and jurors.

General

Imprint:	G.W. Medical Pub
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Lori Frasier • Kay Rauth-Farley • Randell Alexander • Robert Parrish • J.C.Upshaw Downs
Dimensions:	342 x 231 x 61mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Mixed media product
Pages:	630
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-878060-74-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medicolegal issues Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Paediatric medicine > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Child abuse
LSN:	1-878060-74-0
Barcode:	9781878060747

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