A National Analysis of Ophthalmic Features and Mortality in Abusive Head Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.5907
Abstract: Importance It is important to recognize presenting features and factors associated with mortality in abusive head trauma (AHT) owing to the severity of the diagnosis and the necessity for prompt action. Objective To describe the… read more here.
Keywords: emergency department; mortality abusive; head trauma; abusive head ... See more keywords
Effect of cerebrospinal fluid modeling on spherically convergent shear waves during blunt head trauma.
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DOI: 10.1002/cnm.2881
Abstract: The MRI-based computational model, previously validated by tagged MRI and harmonic phase imaging analysis technique on in vivo human brain deformation, is used to study transient wave dynamics during blunt head trauma. Three different constitutive… read more here.
Keywords: fluid; convergent shear; head trauma; blunt head ... See more keywords
Potential biomarkers to detect traumatic brain injury by the profiling of salivary extracellular vesicles
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DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28139
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of death and acquired disability in adults and children. Identifying biomarkers for mild TBI (mTBI) that can predict functional impairments on neuropsychiatric and neurocognitive testing after head… read more here.
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; traumatic brain; head trauma; brain injury ... See more keywords
Blood proteome of acute intracranial hemorrhage in infant victims of abusive head trauma
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DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202200078
Abstract: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in infants. While the reported incidence is close to 40 cases per 100′000 births/year, misdiagnoses are commonly observed in cases with atypical, subacute,… read more here.
Keywords: blood; head trauma; proteome; abusive head ... See more keywords
Repeat CT after blunt head trauma and Glasgow Coma Scale score 13–15 without neurological deterioration is very low yield for intervention
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01642-y
Abstract: Due to the increase in accessibility of computed tomography (CT), repeat head CT scans are routinely ordered for patients with minor head injuries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the necessity and outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: head; intervention; deterioration; repeat ... See more keywords
Susceptibility-weighted imaging of retinal hemorrhages in abusive head trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-018-4292-8
Abstract: BackgroundRetinal hemorrhages are one of the most important supportive evidences for abusive head trauma (AHT). Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is highly suited to identify various forms of intracranial hemorrhage in AHT. However its utility in imaging… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility weighted; head trauma; hemorrhage; abusive head ... See more keywords
Do we get the message through? Difficulties in the prevention of abusive head trauma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-018-3273-0
Abstract: Many programs aim to prevent abusive head trauma throughout the USA, Europe, and in many other regions of the world. Most of these programs inform mothers shortly after delivery about the dangers of abusive head… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; abusive head; prevention abusive; head trauma ... See more keywords
Lifetime Cost of Abusive Head Trauma at Ages 0–4, USA
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DOI: 10.1007/s11121-017-0815-z
Abstract: This paper aims to estimate lifetime costs resulting from abusive head trauma (AHT) in the USA and the break-even effectiveness for prevention. A mathematical model incorporated data from Vital Statistics, the Healthcare Cost and Utilization… read more here.
Keywords: abusive head; cost; head trauma; lifetime cost ... See more keywords
Parents' Perceptions of Infant Crying: A Possible Path to Preventing Abusive Head Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2019.10.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Infant crying can lead to parental frustration and is the most common trigger for abusive head trauma (AHT). We used qualitative methodology with an activating stimulus (an audiotape of an infant crying) to prime… read more here.
Keywords: infant crying; head trauma; abusive head; parents perceptions ... See more keywords
The effects of peppermint gel on prevention of pressure injury in hospitalized patients with head trauma in neurosurgical ICU: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102223
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peppermint gel on the prevention of pressure injuries in patients with head trauma admitted to neurosurgical intensive care units. DESIGN This double blind, randomized, controlled clinical… read more here.
Keywords: peppermint gel; patients head; pressure injuries; head trauma ... See more keywords
Ischemic stroke following operated head trauma in children: Discussion of a rare clinical case
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.12.094
Abstract: Highlights • Strokes are rare in paediatric population.• Posttraumatic strokes in children may be the result of several linked factors.• Postoperative strokes may occur even several days after surgery thus the need for extended follow… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; operated head; following operated; case ... See more keywords