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What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)?
SBS refers to a group of injuries that result from being violently shaken
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and retinal hemorrhage are the most common injuries seen with SBS
SBS injuries may result in: brain damage, blindness, paralysis, seizures, and death
Why Does The Shaking Occur?
The number one reason for shaking a baby is inconsolable crying
Shaking usually occurs because caregivers become frustrated and lose control
Who Are The Perpetrators?
80% of perpetrators are males in their early twenties
Predominantly, the abuser is the baby's father or the mother's boyfriend
Female perpetrators tend to be the child's caregiver, not the mother.
What Can Be Done To Prevent SBS?
Several states require every parent or guardian of a newborn to be provided with information about the risk associated with shaking an infant; some have instituted education and training programs on the prevention and diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome for other parents, caregivers, physicians and professionals serving children and families.
For More Information Visit These Websites:
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
The Shaken Baby Alliance
For more information on Shaken Baby Syndrome visit: SBSCentralMass.com.
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