SAQ 641 – Paediatrics – infant chest injury and suspected non-accidental injury

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A mother brings her 10-month-old infant to the emergency department after a two-year-old sibling reportedly jumped on the infant's chest. The infant's vital signs and chest X-ray are shown below.

Observation Result
Temperature 37.0 degrees C
Heart rate 140 bpm
Blood pressure 90/45 mmHg
Respiratory rate 30 /min
Oxygen saturation 97% room air
Chest X-ray in a 10-month-old infant with chest injury concern.
Chest X-ray

List two (2) relevant X-ray findings.

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List five (5) differences between chest injuries in children and adults.

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The nurse is concerned that the infant weighs 6 kg, has nappy rash, and has had no wet nappy for 12 hours. List four (4) management priorities.

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