Abusive Head Trauma

Shaken child Syndrome—also known as abusive head trauma—happens due to the fact a toddler’s head is large and heavy but its neck muscle tissue are weak. Shaking moves child’s brain within its cranium, causing bruising, swelling and bleeding, says the country wide Institutes of fitness. This violent motion damages infant’s brain, eyes, spinal twine and neck—even fracturing bones. Hitting child’s head against a pillow or mattress can be sufficient to reason injury or death.