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Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Medical Legal and Forensic Issues Rauth-Farley, Kay; Frasier, Lori; Parrish, Robert; Alexander, Randell Classification: Forensic Medicine; Medicolegal Issues; Neurology & Clinical Neurology; Paediatric Medicine; Child Abuse; Book Description This 2-volume book combines all aspects of abusive head trauma cases - medical, legal and forensic - into one complete reference to thoroughly investigate this form of child maltreatment. Information is provided to help physicians recognise these injuries, identify those children who are at risk, and implement strategies for prevention. In addition to reviewing the mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology and associated findings this title details the application of medical and scientific data to legal investigation and prosecution issues. An included CD-ROM program addresses technological approaches to the presentation of medical evidence in the courtroom. Contents Volume I: A Clinical Guide Chapter 1 Perspectives of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Recognizing Unintentional Head Injuries in Children Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Head Injuries Chapter 4 Abusive Head Trauma as a Medical Diagnosis Chapter 5 Radiology/Neuroradiology Chapter 6 Neurosurgical Interventions Chapter 7 Ophthalmology Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries Chapter 9 Medical Disorders Confused With Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 10 Nursing Care for the Head Injured Patient Chapter 11 The Role of Social Services Chapter 12 Autopsy Findings in Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 13 Forensic Investigation of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 14 Prosecution Issues Chapter 15 Use of Technology in Presenting Evidence Chapter 16 Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 17 Prevention and Education Chapter 18 The Role of the Media in Abusive Head Trauma Cases Chapter 19 A Hypothetical Case: Putting it All Together Volume II: A Color Atlas Chapter 1 Defining Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy of the Head Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Injury Chapter 4 Radiology Chapter 5 Ophthalmology Chapter 6 Neurosurgery Chapter 7 Pathology Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries/Injuries Not Involving the Brain Chapter 9 Accidental Head Trauma Chapter 10 Mimics of Abusive Head Trauma Chapter 11 Outcomes Chapter 12 Investigation Chapter 13 Technologies and Prosecution Issues Chapter 14 Untrue Defense Issues Chapter 15 Prevention Chapter 16 Parent Issues and Resources Chapter 17 Ten Abuse Cases |
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