Safeguarding

Question 1

What are 4 of the key investigations when you are suspecting a non accidental injury of the head?

Answer 1

FBC and clotting
CT scan of the head
Skeletal survey
Examination of the fundi

Question 2

Why is a fundal exam important?

Answer 2

To look for retinal haemorrhages secondary to shaking injury

Question 3

Why is a skeletal survey carried out?

Answer 3

To exclude other bony injuries