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Shaken Baby Syndrome Symptoms
| Shaken Baby Syndrome, first described
as a syndrome in 1974, can be lethal: approximately one
shaken baby in four dies from the injuries. Those who
survive may suffer blindness caused by bleeding around
the brain and eyes, or disabling brain damage, including
mental retardation (mild to severe), paralysis, seizure
disorder, speech and learning disabilities, neck and back
damage, and dislocated bones. |
| Many incidents of Shaken
Baby Syndrome are not reported out of fear. It is
important to seek immediate and early medical attention.
Serious complications and even DEATH can be avoided. |
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Here are a few symptoms of Shaken
Baby Syndrome that have already been discovered:
- Head turned to one side.
- Unable to lift or turn head.
- Pinpointed, dilated, or unequal size pupils.
- Blood pooling in the eyes.
- Pupils unresponsive to light.
- Bulging or spongy forehead.
- No smiling or vocalization.
- Poor sucking or swallowing.
- Rigidity.
- Semi-consciousness, lethargy, or decreased muscle
tone.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Seizures or spasms.
- Swollen head, which may appear later.
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Warning Signs of Injury of
Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Poor Feeding / Eating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Vomiting.
- Failure to thrive
- Pale or blush skin.
- Irritability
- Seizures
- Lethargic
- Coma
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