Physical Abuse

Nonaccidental trauma isn’t always easy to pick up, but we need to know when to suspect it and how to manage it. This EM Educator brings you cases, considerations, and resources for your next shift.

Just one case of missed pediatric physical abuse I consider a travesty. The sad state of affairs is that thousands of cases of pediatric physical abuse are missed on initial presentation to EDs across North America. And a small but significant minority of these children die.