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  • Child abuse: Additional resources
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  • Child abuse
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  • Substance use (abuse)
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  • Altered conscious state
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Altered_conscious_state/
    abuse Poisoning Key points The aim of immediate management is to minimise ongoing neurological damage …, particularly for children with disability Consider child abuse in a young child presenting with altered … event (stroke/intracranial haemorrhage) Poisoning/toxin Substance abuse or accidental ingestion (eg …
  • Upper limb non-use
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Upper_Limb_NonUse/
    See also Fractures Pulled elbow The acutely swollen joint Bone and joint infection Child abuse Key … are red flags Consider child abuse in children with an unclear history or concerning physical and/or … was unwitnessed Consider serious causes such as infections or child abuse Neonates and children with underlying …
  • Head injury
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    or suspected child abuse Background Most head injuries are mild A head injury may still be significant without … loss of consciousness Consider non-accidental injury, especially in infants (See child abuse ) Infants … neurology Suspected child abuse Palpable skull fracture Signs of base of skull fracture Non-frontal scalp …
  • Sexual health history taking in the adolescent
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sexual_health_history_taking_in_the_adolescent/
    and follow up testing Check for current STI symptoms N: No (Sexual abuse) “Has anyone ever tried to hurt you … during sex, or make you have sex when you’ve said no?” If sexual abuse is suspected, refer to local … consultation See child abuse E: Etiquette (Consent) “It’s important that you always feel safe during sex. Can …
  • Acute scrotal pain or swelling
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    the clinician to consider child abuse Background The most common causes of acute scrotal pain and/or swelling … Discolouration Red/blue Dark in neonate - Blue dot sign Red Bruising (consider causes eg child abuse) Cremasteric … the testis is clearly felt to be normal and without significant tenderness In cases of suspected child abuse …
  • Slow weight gain
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    gain Slow weight gain PIC Endorsed See also Child abuse Key points Optimal growth assessment requires … of abuse or neglect Observe feed if able Growth charts <2 years of age: WHO growth standards. Correct … appointments Parental substance abuse Family violence Trauma or neglect Current or past child protection …
  • Family violence
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    violence Family violence See also Slow weight gain Unsettled or crying babies (Colic) Child abuse Engaging … psychological (including gaslighting), sexual and financial abuse FV tends to escalate over time, with victims … is increasingly being used to abuse and control victims, examples include: Using phones or other GPS devices …