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Open Access 7 Mar 2025Short Report
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Abusive Head Trauma in Infants: A Case Review (2016-Present) and Prevention Strategies
Raquel Pérez Delgado 1,*, Jose Luis Peña Segura 1, María Zenaida Galve Pradel 2, Elena Javierre Miranda 3, Paula Almudena Madurga Revilla 4, Cintia Soro Lorente 2
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1 Unidad de Neurometabolismo del Hospital Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, España

2 Unidad de Neonatología del Hospital Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, España

3 Pediatría de centro de salud de Atención Primaria Zuera, 50800 Zaragoza, España

4 Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos del Hospital Miguel Servet, 50009 Zaragoza, España

*Correspondence: rapedel78@hotmail.com (Raquel Pérez Delgado)

Abstract

Abusive head trauma (AHT), commonly known as “shaken infant syndrome” is a severe form of child abuse characterized by the triad of acute encephalopathy, retinal hemorrhages, and cerebral hemorrhage, leading to high mortality and neurological complications. Many caregivers are unaware of the risks associated with shaking an infant, making prevention efforts essential. Our center observed an increase in AHT cases from late 2021 to early 2022, prompting the creation of a regional prevention campaign. This initiative introduced a scannable quick response (QR) code linking easily accessible educational materials on AHT prevention and parenting resources that promote safer caregiving practices.

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  • infant
  • acute encefalopathy
  • trauma
  • prevention

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