Table 2: Demographic and social characteristics and long-term sequelae of pediatric abusive head trauma cases.
Sex |
Age |
Social Evaluation |
Caregiver |
Child protection measure |
Sequelae |
|
Case 1 |
Masculine |
5 months |
No risk factors |
Parents and educators |
Placement with family member |
• Global developmental delay |
Case 2 |
Masculine |
5 months |
Twins Emigrant in another country |
Parents and baby sitter |
Support with family |
• Global developmental delay • Cerebral Palsy • Blindness |
Case 3 |
Masculine |
1 month |
No risk factors |
Parents and grandmother |
Institutionalization |
• Global developmental delay • Cerebral Palsy • Epilepsy |
Case 4 |
Masculine |
7 months |
Family history of abuse: Mother Absence of family support |
Parents and educators |
Support with family |
• Global developmental delay • Cerebral Palsy • Epilepsy • Blindness |
Case 5 |
Masculine |
8 months |
No risk factors |
Parents and educators |
Parents |
• Global developmental delay • Cerebral Palsy • Epilepsy • Blindness |
Case 6 |
Feminine |
8 days |
Unemployed parents Father: Criminal history/consumption Unwanted pregnancy |
Parents |
Institutionalization |
• Global developmental delay • Right hemiparesis |
Case 7 |
Masculine |
8 months |
No risk factors |
Parents and educators |
Support with family |
• Global developmental delay |