shaken baby syndrome

close up photo of crying baby
  • Vigorous or violent shaking
  • Rapid alternating acceleration deceleration forces
  • Subarachnoid hemorrage, cerebral contusion, laceration
  • Diffuse cerebral edema best identified in parieto-occipital region
  • Spinal subdural hematoma
  • Severe injuries can result in multicystic encephalomalacia and microcephaly