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Pediatrics Review for EM In Service Exam - University at Buffalo ...

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Case #4<br />

• “Shaken-Baby” syndrome can present with a<br />

variety of present<strong>at</strong>ion-from irritability to<br />

shock in infants less than 1 year of age<br />

• Bloody taps are highly sensitive <strong>for</strong> cranial<br />

hemorrhage unless traum<strong>at</strong>ic tap is<br />

suspected, if worried CT!!<br />

• Remember: in adults head bleeds do not<br />

present as hypovolemic shock, but this is<br />

NOT true of infants

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