This 2-volume book combines all aspects of abusive head trauma cases - medical, legal and forensic - into one complete reference to thoroughly investigate this form of child maltreatment. Information is provided to help physicians recognise these injuries, identify those children who are at risk, and implement strategies for prevention. In addition to reviewing the mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology and associated findings this title details the application of medical and scientific data to legal investigation and prosecution issues. An included CD-ROM program addresses technological approaches to the presentation of medical evidence in the courtroom.

Volume I: A Clinical Guide
Chapter 1 Perspectives of Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Recognizing Unintentional Head Injuries in Children
Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Head Injuries
Chapter 4 Abusive Head Trauma as a Medical Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Radiology/Neuroradiology
Chapter 6 Neurosurgical Interventions
Chapter 7 Ophthalmology
Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries
Chapter 9 Medical Disorders Confused With Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 10 Nursing Care for the Head Injured Patient
Chapter 11 The Role of Social Services
Chapter 12 Autopsy Findings in Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 13 Forensic Investigation of Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 14 Prosecution Issues
Chapter 15 Use of Technology in Presenting Evidence
Chapter 16 Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 17 Prevention and Education
Chapter 18 The Role of the Media in Abusive Head Trauma Cases
Chapter 19 A Hypothetical Case: Putting it All Together
Volume II: A Color Atlas
Chapter 1 Defining Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy of the Head
Chapter 3 Biomechanics of Injury
Chapter 4 Radiology
Chapter 5 Ophthalmology
Chapter 6 Neurosurgery
Chapter 7 Pathology
Chapter 8 Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries/Injuries Not Involving the Brain
Chapter 9 Accidental Head Trauma
Chapter 10 Mimics of Abusive Head Trauma
Chapter 11 Outcomes
Chapter 12 Investigation
Chapter 13 Technologies and Prosecution Issues
Chapter 14 Untrue Defense Issues
Chapter 15 Prevention
Chapter 16 Parent Issues and Resources
Chapter 17 Ten Abuse Cases