Physical Abuse Clinical Pathway — Outpatient Specialty and Primary Care
Physical Abuse Clinical Pathway — Outpatient Specialty and Primary Care
Children with Physical Abuse Concerns
This pathway guides the evaluation and management of infants, children, and adolescents < 18 yrs for suspected physical abuse based on history or exam findings during primary care visits.
Special considerations for NAT in infants:
- Irritability in infants < 6 mos without fever or other identifiable cause
- BRUE’s
- Altered mental status
- Respiratory distress
- Unexplained vomiting
- Bruising
Primary care providers can perform physical exam on suspected abuse patients
> 2 yrs old. If < 2 yrs of age, refer to ED.