Catching the red eye: A retrospective review of factors associated with retinal hemorrhage in child physical abuse

Accurate identification of child physical abuse is crucial during the evaluation of injured children. Retinal hemorrhages (RH) are used for diagnosis, but clear criteria for screening with direct fundoscopic exam are lacking. We sought to identify key factors associated with RH to guide evaluations.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 31, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Suzanne Moody, Alejandra M Casar, Todd Jenkins, Zishaan Farooqui, Kaaren Shebesta, Meera Kotagal, Richard A. Falcone Source Type: research