Child Protective Services Reading List

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Abdominal Trauma

Cameron CM, Lazoritz S, Calhoun AD. Blunt abdominal injury: Simultaneously occurring liver and pancreatic injury in child abuse. Pediatr Emerg Care 1997;13(4):334.
Cooper A, Floyd T, Barlow B, Niemirska M, et al. Major blunt abdominal trauma due to child abuse. J Trauma. 1988 Oct;28(10):1483-7.
Coant PN, Kornberg AE, Brody AS, Edwards-Holmes K. Markers for occult liver injury in cases of physical abuse in children. Pediatrics. 1992;89(2):274-8.

Bruises and Skin Findings

Scales JW, Fleischer AB, Sinal SH, Krowchuk DP. Skin lesions that mimic abuse. Contemp Pediatr. 1999;16(1):137.

Cervical Injuries

Web Site Reference:
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/prog/child-abuse/tools/cervical-spine.htm

Falls

Chadwick DL, et al. Deaths from falls in children: How far is fatal? Trauma 1991;31:1353.
Lyons TJ, Oates RK. Falling out of bed: A relatively benign occurrence. Pediatrics. 1993;92:125.
Joffe M, Ludwig S. Stairway injuries in children. Pediatrics. 1988;82(3)pt.2:457.
Web Site Reference:
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/prog/child-abuse/tools/falls.htm

Fractures, Humeral

Thomas SA, Rosenfield NS, Leventhal JM, Markowitz RI. Long-bone fractures in young children: Distinguishing accidental injuries from child abuse. Pediatrics 1991:88(3):471-6.
Strait RT, Siegel RM, Shapiro RA. Humeral fractures without obvious etiologies in children less than 3 years of age: When is it abuse? Pediatrics. 1995;96(4):667-71.

Fractures, Rib

Spevak MR, Kleinman PK, Belanger PL, Primack C, et al. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rib fractures in infants. JAMA August 24/31 1993;272(8):617.
Bulloch B, Schubert CJ, Brophy PD, John N, et al. Cause and clinical characteristics of rib fractures in infants. (Electronic Article). Pediatrics. 2000;105(4):p e48.
Feldman KW, Brewer DK. Child abuse, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rib fractures. Pediatrics. 1984;73(3):339-342.

Head Injury

Shugerman RP, Paez A, Grossman DC, Feldman KW, et al. Epidural hemorrhage: Is it abuse? Pediatrics. 1996;97(5):664-8.
Hymel KP, Abshire TC, Luckey DW, Jenny C. Coagulopathy in pediatric abusive head trauma. Pediatrics. 1997;99(3):371-5.
Jenny C, Hymel KP, Ritzen A, Reinert SE, et al: Analysis of missed cases of abusive head trauma. JAMA. 1999;281(7):621-6.
Wilkins B. Head injury - abuse or accident? (Annotation) Arch Dis Child 1997;76:393-397

Retinal Hemorrhage

Skalina MEL, Annable WL, Kliegman RM, Fanaroff AA. Hypertensive retinopathy in the newborn infant. J Pediatr. 1983 Nov;103(5): 781-6.
Christian CW, Taylor AA, Hertie RW, Duhaime A. Retinal hemorrhages caused by accidental household trauma. J Peds. 1999;135(1):125. (No direct link to article available. Click on link above, enter Christian CW in the author field on the left of the screen and click Search.)
Levin AV. Retinal haemorrhages and child abuse. In: Recent Advances in Paediatrics. 2000, Vol. 18, David TJ, ed.
Web Site Reference:
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/prog/child-abuse/tools/retinal-hemorrhage.htm

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Alexander R, Sato Y, Smith W, Bennett T. Incidence of impact trauma with cranial injuries ascribed to shaking. Am J Dis Child. 1990 Jun; 144(6): 724-6.

Bone Disease

Ablin DS. Osteogenesis imperfecta: a review. Can Assoc Radiol J. 1998 Apr; 49(2): 110-23.

Corporal Punishment

Straus MA, Sugarman DB, Giles-Sims J. Spanking by parents and subsequent antisocial behavior of children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 1997;151:761-767.
Conference Proceedings: The short- and long-term consequences of corporal punishment. Supplement to Pediatrics. 1996;98(4):part 2 of 2.

Glutaric Aciduria

Morris AAM, Hoffman GF, Naughten ER, Monavari AA, et al. Glutaric aciduria and suspected child abuse. Arch Dis Child. 1999;80:404-5.
Web Site Reference:
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/prog/child-abuse/tools/shakenbaby.htm

Interviewing

Frasier LD. The pediatrician's role in child abuse interviewing. Pediatr Ann. 1997 May; 26(5): 306-11.

Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome

Bryk M, Siegel PT. My mother caused my illess: The story of a survivor of munchausen by proxy syndrome. Pediatrics. 1997;100(1):1-7.
Hall E, Eubanks L, Meyyazhagen S, Kenney RD, Johnson SH. Evaluation of covert video surveillance in the diagnosis of munchausen syndrome by proxy: Lessons from 41 cases. Pediatrics. 2000;105(6):1305.
Rosenberg DA. Munchausen syndrome by proxy: medical diagnostic criteria.
Child Abuse Negl. 2003 Apr;27(4):421-30.

Prevention

Levanthal JM, Pew C, Berg AT, Garber RB. Use of health services by children who were identified during the postpartum period as being at high risk of child abuse or neglect. Pediatrics. 1996;97(3):331-5.
DiScala C, Sege R, Li G, Reece RM. Child abuse and unintentional injuries. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154:16-22.
Bertocci GE, Pierce MC, Deemer E, Aguel F. Computer simulation of stair falls to investigate scenarios in child abuse. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2001;155:1008-1014.

Other

Meadow R. Unnatural sudden infant death. Arch Dis Child. 1999;80:7-14.
Block RW. Child abuse - controversies and imposters. Curr Probl Pediatr. 1999 Oct; 29(9): 249-72.
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome From Child Abuse Fatalities. Pediatrics. 2001; 107: 437-441.
Levanthal JM. Thinking clearly about evaluations of suspected child abuse. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2000 5(1):139-147.
Wissow LS. Child abuse and neglect. N Engl J Med. 1995;332(21):1425-1431.

Sexual Abuse

Christian CW, Lavelle JM, DeJong AR, Loisellel J, et al. Forensic evidence findings in prepubertal victims of sexual assault. Pediatrics. 2000:106(1):100-4.
Stevens-Simon C, Nelligan D, Breese P, Jenny C, et al. The prevalence of genital human papillomavirus infections in abused and nonabused preadolescent girls. Pediatrics. 2000;106(4):645-9.
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Adolescence. Care of the adolescent sexual assault victim. Pediatrics. 2001;107(6):1476-9.
Adams JA, Harper K, Knudson S, Revilla J. Examination findings in legally confirmed child sexual abuse: It?s normal to be normal. Pediatrics. 1994;94(3):310-7.
Hymel LK, Jenny C. Child sexual abuse. Pediatr Rev. 1996;17(7):236.
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Guidelines for the evaluation of sexual abuse of children: subject review. Pediatrics. 1999;103(1):186-91.
Wilde JA, Pedroni T, McDonald D, Wissow L. When sexual abuse is suspected. Contemp Pediatr. 1994;11:93-100.
Bays J, Chadwick D. Medical diagnosis of the sexually abused child. Child Abuse Negl. 1993;17:91-110.
Leder MR, Knight JR, Emans SJ. Sexual abuse: When to suspect it, how to assess for it (first of two parts). Contemp Pediatr. 2001;18(5):59-74.
Leder MR, Knight JR, Emans SJ. Sexual abuse: Management strategies and legal issues (second of two parts). Contemp Pediatr. 2001;18(5):77-90.

Physical Abuse

Sirotnak AP, Krugman RD. Physical abuse of children: An update. Pediatr Rev. 1994;15(10):394-402.
Reece RM, Sege R. Childhood head injuries: Accidental or inflicted? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154:11-14.
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee of Child Abuse and Neglect. Shaken baby syndrome: Rotational cranial injuries - technical report. Pediatrics. 2001;108(1):206-10.
Nimkin K, Kleinman PK. Imaging of child abuse. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1997;44(3):615-635. (No direct link to article available. Click on link above, enter Nimkin in the author field on the left of the screen and click Search.)
Sugar NF, Taylor JA, Feldman KW, and the Puget Sound Pediatric Network. Bruises in infants and toddlers: those who don't cruise rarely bruise. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999;153:399-403.
Feldman KW, Bethel R, Shugerman RP, Grossman DC, Grady MS, Ellenbogen RG. The cause of infant and toddler subdural hemorrhage: a prospective study. Pediatrics. 2001;108(3):636-646.

Failure to Thrive/Neglect

Zenel JA. Failure to thrive: a general pediatrician's perspective. Pediatr Rev. 1997;18(11):371-382.
Dubowitz H, Giardino A, Gustavson E. Child neglect: guidance for pediatricians. Pediatr Rev. 2000;21(4):111-116.

Domestic Violence

Knapp JF, Dowd MD. Family violence: implications for the pediatrician. Pediatr Rev. 1998;19(9):316-321.
Augustyn M, Parker S, Groves BM, Zuckerman B. Silent victims. Children who witness violence. Contemp Pediatr. 1995;12(8):35-57.

Testimony

Hanes M, McAuliff T. Preparation for child abuse litigation: perspectives of the prosecutor and the pediatrician. Pediatr Ann. 1997;26(5):288-295.