NAI

Question 1

What is the mnemonic to remember the injuries associated with NAI?

Answer 1

1. Bullshit story
2. Background of family/social
3. Behaviour
4. Brain
5. Backs of eyes
6. Burns
7. Bites
8. Bruises
9. Bones
10. Broken frenulum
11. Bottom/genitals
12. Blunt abdo trauma

Question 2

What are the eye signs associated with NAI?

Answer 2

Retinal haemorrhages

Question 3

What are the 12 fractures associated with NAI?

Answer 3

S (sternum, scapula, spine)
H (humerus (other than supracondylar), hand (non-ambulant kids), head
M (multiple, metaphyseal - corner/bucket handle)
F (foot (non-ambulant kids), femur (non-ambulant), fractured ribs

Question 4

What is the mnemonic associated with fractures in NAI?

Answer 4

Suspect Harm from Mother and Father

S = x3, H = x3, M = x3 and F = x3 (12 total fracture types)