Abstract
Nonophthalmologists did not attempt to (36%) or were "unable to" (19%) examine the fundus in 72 children with shaken baby syndrome. When the retina was examined, nonophthalmologists were accurate in recognizing the absence or presence of retinal hemorrhage in 87%. However, false-negative examinations occurred in 13%. Ophthalmology consultation should be an integral part of the evaluation of children with suspected abuse.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Child, Preschool
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Clinical Competence / statistics & numerical data*
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Diagnostic Errors / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Fundus Oculi
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Ophthalmology / statistics & numerical data*
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Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data
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Reproducibility of Results
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Retinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
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Retinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Retrospective Studies
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Shaken Baby Syndrome / complications*
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Shaken Baby Syndrome / diagnosis*