This volume of the Child Abuse Pocket Atlas series focuses on head injuries in children, one of the most serious and potentially fatal consequences of physical abuse. Designed for medical practitioners, first responders, and law enforcement professionals, it provides critical guidance on recognizing, assessing, and differentiating between abusive and accidental head trauma, as well as conditions that may mimic abusive injuries.
Key Features
- Over 600 full-color photographs illustrating a wide range of abusive and unintentional head injuries
- Accompanying case studies to contextualize injuries and guide clinical or investigative decision-making
- Highlights conditions that may mimic abusive head trauma to prevent misdiagnosis
- Compact, accessible format suitable for field use or quick reference
- Supports multidisciplinary teams in accurate assessment, documentation, and investigation of child head injuries
- Part of an ongoing series providing practical, visual guidance for child abuse investigation and forensic evaluation