Abusive Head Trauma: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Infants
Introduction and Definition of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), frequently referred to in modern medical literature as Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), constitutes a severe and life-threatening form of non-accidental trauma inflicted upon infants and young children. This condition results specifically from the violent, repetitive, and forceful shaking of a baby, which causes […]
Birth Trauma: The Hidden Psychological Impact of Forceps
Psychological and Clinical Dimensions of Forceps Injury Introduction to Forceps Injury Forceps injury refers to any physical trauma sustained by either the mother or the infant during a forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. While obstetric forceps are invaluable instruments designed to facilitate childbirth in specific challenging scenarios, their application carries inherent risks, and improper use or unforeseen […]