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K Lind1, A Laurent-Vannier, H Toure
1Service de rééducation des pathologies neurologiques acquises, hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice, 14, rue du Val-d'Osne, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France. k.lind@hopitaux-st-maurice.fr
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) causes severe infant brain injury. This review details SBS sequelae, prognostic factors, and care recommendations for better long-term patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Forensic Medicine
Context:
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a severe inflicted brain injury in infants.
- Recent diagnostic guidelines have been published by the "Haute Autorité de santé".
- SBS has a high mortality rate (21.6%) and poor long-term outcomes for survivors (8-36%).
Purpose:
- To describe the sequelae following Shaken Baby Syndrome.
- To elucidate the mechanisms underlying these sequelae.
- To identify prognostic factors and provide recommendations for improved long-term patient care.
Summary:
- This article reviews the long-term consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of abusive head trauma.
- It explores the underlying mechanisms, factors influencing prognosis, and outlines recommendations for comprehensive patient management.
- The focus is on improving the quality of life for survivors of this severe injury.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical need for understanding and managing the long-term effects of SBS.
- Aims to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes through evidence-based recommendations.
- Contributes to the medical literature on abusive head trauma and its lasting impact on children.
Abstract:
The Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a severe inflicted brain injury due to an adult violently shaking an infant. Diagnostic guidelines have been recently published by the "Haute Autorité de santé". The mortality rate after SBS is 21.6 % and the long-term outcome is good for only 8 to 36 % patients followed over more than 5 years. The aim of this article is to describe sequelae after a SBS, their mechanisms, prognostic factors and recommendations for a better long-term care of the patients.
