A) A linear scratch on the cheek
Sentinel injuries are defined as visible / detectable, minor injuries that are associated with non-accidental trauma (child abuse). Examples include: bruises on pre-mobile children, bruises in the TEN regions (torso, ears, neck) ie not over bony prominences, frenula tears, genital injuries, unexplained fractures and burns. Retinal hemorrhages in infants are associated with non-accidental head trauma. Subconjunctival hemorrhages may occur during childbirth, or from coughing or vomiting, but may also be a sentinel injury, particularly in children < 24 months old (8.6% rate of diagnosed abuse found in Lindberg DM et al Pediatrics 2015;136(5):831-8). Babies whose nails are not trimmed regularly may frequently scratch themselves, and minor abrasions and skin reddening are not considered sentinel injuries.
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May 16, 2020 at 11:13 pm
A) A linear scratch on the cheek
Sentinel injuries are defined as visible / detectable, minor injuries that are associated with non-accidental trauma (child abuse). Examples include: bruises on pre-mobile children, bruises in the TEN regions (torso, ears, neck) ie not over bony prominences, frenula tears, genital injuries, unexplained fractures and burns. Retinal hemorrhages in infants are associated with non-accidental head trauma. Subconjunctival hemorrhages may occur during childbirth, or from coughing or vomiting, but may also be a sentinel injury, particularly in children < 24 months old (8.6% rate of diagnosed abuse found in Lindberg DM et al Pediatrics 2015;136(5):831-8). Babies whose nails are not trimmed regularly may frequently scratch themselves, and minor abrasions and skin reddening are not considered sentinel injuries.