Shaken baby syndrome

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Shaken baby symptoms

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Shaken baby syndrome

• Call 911. Immediate emergency treatment is necessary.
• If the child stops breathing before emergency help arrives, begin CPR in an infant under 1 year old or CPR in a child.
• In cases where the child is vomiting:
  • If you don't suspect a spinal injury, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking and aspiration.
  • If you do suspect a spinal injury, CAREFULLY roll the whole body to the side as one unit (logrolling) while protecting the neck to prevent choking and aspiration.
• If the child has a convulsion, follow instructions for seizure first aid.

• DO NOT pick up or shake the child to attempt to wake him or her up.
• DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth.

• A child exhibits any of the above signs or symptoms, regardless of the severity.
• You suspect a child has sustained this type of injury.

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