Abusive Head Trauma

question 9

Multiple Choice

Abusive head trauma:

• A) Is the name of a rock band.
• B) Is usually not a medical emergency.
• C) Is vigorous shaking of an infant resulting in subdural hematoma.
• D) Was first described in 1964.

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Definitions:

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