Medical History for Shaken Baby Syndrome
During a medical history for
shaken baby syndrome, the doctor will ask questions
about the child's symptoms and general health. The doctor also usually seeks
information about the family and caregivers to try to determine whether the
child has been hurt and when the injuries may have occurred.
Questions about symptoms
- What symptoms have you noticed? How long has
the child had them?
- Has the child had any fevers recently or other
signs of illness?
- Has the child had any recent injuries or
falls?
Questions about family members and caregivers
- Who has been caring for the
child?
- How do other children in the home behave toward the
child?
- Do any family members have any physical or mental health
conditions?
- What support does the caregiver have?
- What
are the caregiver's expectations about how young children should behave?
Other questions
- Has the child been given any medications
lately?
- Were there any difficulties during the child's
birth?
- How do you manage crying, toilet training, and
discipline?
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Revised | February 16, 2011 |