Suspected Abusive Head Trauma

Authors

Children's Mercy Kansas City

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Publication Date

4-2025

Disclaimer

These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.

Objective of the Clinical Pathway

To provide care standards for the patient undergoing medical evaluation for suspected abusive head trauma. The Suspected Abusive Head Trauma Clinical Pathway guides consultative and follow-up care to address potential physical, cognitive, social, developmental, visual, and behavioral challenges and possible sequelae of abusive head trauma.

Target Users

Physicians (Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Intensivists, Fellows, Resident Physicians); Nurse Practitioners; Nurses; Social Workers; Inpatient Care Managers

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

Finalized: Dec 2024; Revised: April 2025

Recommended Citation

Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Suspected Abusive Head Trauma" (2025). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/38