Pediatric TBI
We are here for the children of Williamson County
At WCCAC, we seek to strengthen access to care & injury recovery support for children impacted by abuse & their families, with a focus on Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries (Pediatric- TBI). Children who experience physical abuse are at a greater risk for Pediatric- TBI.
2.8 million Americans sustain a TBI each year
Brain injury is the leading cause of death & disability in U.S. children
Children account for 32% of TBI-related emergency department visits, while they only account for 22% of the US population
Children’s mortality rate is 30% higher one year out from initial care at emergency departments with low pediatric readiness
What is Pediatric TBI?
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is when a child experiences an injury to the brain caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head. TBI is an invisible injury that can cause problems with speaking or understanding, movement or mobility, thinking or memory and personality or mood. Recent technical advances in diagnostic imaging of pediatric TBI have facilitated accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and prevention of complications, and helped predict long-term outcomes.
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What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) that occurs when a frustrated caregiver causes blunt force trauma to a child’s head by violently shaking and/or impacting the child with or against an object, usually to stop him/her from crying. This blunt force trauma can cause damage to the brain and often to the eyes.
The most common triggers for this form of child physical abuse include:
- Crying
- Potty Training
- Feeding Issues
- Interrupting an activity of the caregiver