Retinal hemorrhage in an infant after cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1990 Mar;11(1):79-82. doi: 10.1097/00000433-199003000-00012.

Abstract

Unexplained retinal hemorrhages in infants are usually indicative of child abuse. We present the case of an infant with retinal hemorrhages following cardiopulmonary resuscitation, who had not been abused. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be added to the list of causes of retinal hemorrhages in infants and children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child Abuse / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Resuscitation / adverse effects*
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / etiology*