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Shaken baby syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Whiplash - shaken infant

First Aid

  • For a severe head injury such as this, immediate emergency treatment is necessary. Activate the EMS system (call 911).
  • If the victim stops breathing before emergency help arrives, begin CPR.
  • If the victim is vomiting and you don't suspect a spinal injury, turn his or her head to the side to prevent choking and aspiration. If you suspect a spinal injury, CAREFULLY roll the whole body to the side as one unit (logrolling) while protecting the neck.
  • If the victim has a convulsion, follow instructions for seizure-first aid.

Do Not:

  • DO NOT pick up the child or shake him to attempt to wake him up.
  • DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth.

Call Your Health Care Provider Immediately If:

  • A child exhibits any of the above signs or symptoms.
  • You suspect a child has sustained this type of injury.

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