Bruising: the most common injury in physical child abuse

Bruising is a commonly sustained injury in childhood, and thus is often overlooked during examination. However, it is the most common abusive injury, and may indicate severe internal injury, or precede catastrophic injury. Knowing which bruises warrant further investigation is vital to protect the child. A careful history, including developmental stage, past medical and social history followed by a full top to toe examination is required. Evidence highlights that some patterns of bruising warrant further investigation.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: Haematology Source Type: research