التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Timely recognition of retinal hemorrhage in pediatric abusive head trauma evaluation. |
| المؤلفون: |
Burge, Lauren R., Van Horne, Bethanie S., Bachim, Angela, Bhatt, Amit R., Donaruma, Marcella |
| المصدر: |
Journal of AAPOS; Apr2021, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p89.e1-89.e7, 1p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MAGNETIC resonance imaging, COMPUTED tomography, CHILDREN'S injuries, PEDIATRIC intensive care, TIME, DELAYED diagnosis |
| مستخلص: |
Distinct patterns of retinal hemorrhages (RHs) are suggestive of abusive head trauma in the context of unexplained intracranial injury. Current recommendations encourage an eye examination within 48 hours of admission due to the rapid resolution of RH. The purpose of this study was to identify clinical factors associated with a delay in funduscopic examination outside the recommended 48 hours. Retrospective chart review was completed on all inpatient consultations by the Child Protection Team with evidence of intracranial injury on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging over 3 years at a large children's hospital. Extracted data included demographic characteristics, history of intubation, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission, extraventricular drain placement, seizures, use of vasopressor support, and presence of other injuries. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the patient population, clinical characteristics, and outcomes. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with delayed eye examinations. A total of 203 patients met inclusion criteria. Of those, 39 (19.2%) had a delay in initial funduscopic examination. Multivariate analyses revealed that PICU admission, surgical intervention, and seizure activity were significant predictors of delayed examination after controlling for multiple clinical factors. Neurosurgical consultation was shown to be protective against a delayed examination. Rapid resolution of RH may occur in child abuse. Prompt ophthalmology examinations and neurosurgery consultation when child abuse is suspected help avoid a delay in diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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