Physical Abuse Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
Physical Abuse Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
Children with Physical Abuse Concerns
This pathway guides the evaluation and management of any infant, child or adolescent < 18 yrs with a concern for physical abuse based on history or physical exam discovered at any time during the visit.
Infants with NAT often present with non-specific complaints, such as:
- Irritability in infants < 6 mos without fever or other identifiable cause
- BRUE’s
- Altered mental status
- Respiratory distress
- Unexplained vomiting
- Bruising