PPT-Bruises

Barbara Castillo What is a bruise A bruise is a common skin injury that results in a discoloration of the skin This occurs when a part of the body is hurt and the muscle fibers and connective tissue underneath are crushed but the skin doesnt break Basically blood from the ruptured capillaries at the skins surface pop right under the skin the blood gets trapped forming a red or purplish mark that hurts when touched. Bruising is the most common injury to a child who has been physically abused These key messages should help you to know when to be concerned about bruising on children What do we know about bruising Bruising is strongly related to mobility On ce chi Kids are often in a hurry to get somewhere play sport want to be first in line etc and so kids often have bruise s in many colours decorating some parts of their bodies What is a bruise Bruises are caused by banging yourself against something or bei Dr. Ravi . Nanayakkara. . Definition. Acts of commission or omissions leading to actual or potential damage to health and development and exposure to unnecessary suffering.. Intermediate objectives. Dr Lizzie Aylett and Dr Jeremy Cox. What are they. Statutory.. Multiagency. Frequent. Stressful. Labour. intensive. Sad. How many are there ?. 2 . in the last year!. Average per year in . Hertfordshire . Northcentral. University. Jenna A. Linskens. History Of Education. Massachusetts Act of 1642. “The masses had to be educated in order to be able to understand the written codes that the colonies were now living under, both religious and secular” (Barger, 2004).. Autopsy provides Forensic Evidence. Forensic Pathology is the branch of medicine which medically analyzes victims of crime scenes.. They are the last physician for the deceased and their role is to discover and interpret the evidence left during the autopsy. What is the difference?. Bruises(contusion). A bruise is an injury to the tissue that causes blood vessels to break and bleed into the tissue. . The trapped blood causes the skin to turn purple/red initially then as it fades, the color changes to yellow/green.. Emilia Wawrzkowicz. Consultant Paediatrician . Designated Doctor for Safeguarding Children. Safeguarding in ED. All staff are aware of and follow the recommendations outlined in statutory, royal college and other key guidance. Management of Suspicious Bruises/Marks in Infants Under 6 Months Policy (Bruising Policy). To be used at Team Meetings – 7 MINUTE BRIEFING . DID YOU KNOW . there is an . HSCP Policy . that requires you to refer . PAPER No. 14: Forensic Medicine MODU LE No. 17 : Blunt Force Injuries: Bruise (Contusion) SUBJECT FORENSIC SCIENCE Paper No . and Title PAPER No.14 : Forensi c Medicine Module No . and Title MODULE N - Call CARE Presentation  Pathophysiology  Evaluating Bruises  Dating of Bruises  Bruises in Children with Disabilities  Aka contusion, hematoma  Due to injury to soft tissue causing PORTABLE GUIDE TO INVESTIGATING CHILD ABUSEChild’s Injury or Illness U.S. Department of JusticeOfce of Justice Programs810 Seventh Street NW. Washington, DC 20531Eric H. Holder, Jr.Attorney Gunjan . Tiyyagura. MD. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. Objectives. Review risk factors for child abuse. Consider parental stress . Recognize the impact of lockdown on surveillance. Helen Jones and Oliver Roberts. Bringing SOS into LAC. Joint decision was made to incorporate SOS into pre-existing LAC cases and reviews.. Regular joint meetings between IROs and LAC practitioners. Changed structure of review- introducing 3 columns initially and then Statement and Goals/scaling.