A bruise may be harmless—or it may be the first visible sign of serious child abuse. In this episode, we review non-accidental trauma in the ED, including the historical clues, physical examination findings, injury patterns, and inconsistencies that should raise concern for abuse. Special thanks to Nicole Kopel, MD from the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency, who researched and wrote the script for this episode.
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Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Kopel, Nicole; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 291. Non-Accidental Trauma: Recognizing Child Abuse Before It’s Missed. Accessed [date].