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Welcome…. to the “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and “SIDS” Training Healthy Start in Child Care Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Shaken Baby Syndrome. Presented by: Catherine Lowe, RN, BSN Healthy Start in Child Care Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

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  1. Welcome… to the “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and “SIDS” Training Healthy Start in Child Care Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

  2. Shaken Baby Syndrome Presented by: Catherine Lowe, RN, BSN Healthy Start in Child Care Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

  3. What is Shaken Baby Syndrome? • What happens when a baby is violently shaken • An action that can cause irreversible damage to a baby’s brain • A form of child abuse

  4. When does Shaken Baby Syndrome occur? • Developmental vulnerability • Violent, vigorous back and forth motion • Usually holding around the rib cage with the arms extended

  5. What happens to the brain of a baby who has been shaken?

  6. Short Term Skull fracture Brain damage Spinal injury Eye trauma Broken bones Death Long Term Learning disabilities Attention problems Speech problems Emotional problems Hearing Loss Blindness Mental retardation Cerebral palsy Paralysis Injuries to Shaken Babies

  7. To shake a child: Any caregiver A parent A day care provider A teenage babysitter To be shaken: Any infant or young child, even up to 3-5 years old Who is at risk?

  8. When you hear the word “babies,” what do you think of?

  9. The most frequent reason given for shaking babies consists of 3 components • A crying baby • A caregiver’s frustration • Lack of information

  10. Why do babies cry? • Hungry • Dirty diaper • Pain/discomfort • Too hot • Too cold • Need affection, attention • Over-stimulation

  11. Check for sickness Change his diaper Give her a pacifier Give him a bottle Feed her slowly; burp her often Try holding him in different positions Hold the baby against your chest and walk; Rock the baby gently Take her for a car or stroller ride Put on soft music; Sing to the baby How can you console a crying baby?

  12. What do you do if the baby continues to cry after all those things?

  13. What to do… • Wrap the baby in a blanket and lay him on his back in the crib. Make sure that he is safe and leave the room. Go to another room to calm yourself. • Take a time-out. Take some deep breaths. • Call a friend, neighbor, or relative for support—see if s/he can relieve you for awhile

  14. No matter how frustrated you feel, NEVER SHAKE A BABY!

  15. Change in eating habits/behavior Irritability Vomiting Seizures Difficulty breathing Fussiness Lethargy or unconsciousness Cold/clammy skin Bruising High-pitched or unusual cry Poor eye response Arching of back “Soft spot” bulging Slowed pulse What signs or symptoms may be present if a baby has been shaken?

  16. What should you do if you suspect a baby has been shaken? • Get her/him to an emergency room immediately • Tell the doctor that you suspect the baby may have been shaken

  17. What can I do to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome?

  18. Prevention • Promote a realistic understanding that it is normal for babies to cry—that’s how they communicate • Understand it is normal to feel frustrated by a crying baby—and it is OK to take a break and ask for help • Tell everyone about the dangers of shaking: first-time parents, all parents, caregivers • Become a resource for caregivers who may be frustrated and need temporary relief or support • Never shake a baby for any reason!

  19. Sources Thanks to: Betty Spivack, Medical Examiner Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

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