Friday, September 24, 2010
Shaken Baby Syndrome
KENTUCKY...
University of Louisville Hospital is teaching new mothers about shaken baby syndrome.
A statement from the hospital says it is the first local hospital outside the Norton Healthcare system to offer families information about what it calls the most common form of deadly child abuse.
65 nurses have been trained to educate the 2,000-plus families with babies that come through the Center for Women and Infants at UofL Hospital each year.
The education program includes a video, a brochure and speaking with a nurse about the consequences of shaking a baby and tips for coping with persistent crying.
UofL says the program could be expanded for use in other birthing centers across the state.
University of Louisville Hospital is teaching new mothers about shaken baby syndrome.
A statement from the hospital says it is the first local hospital outside the Norton Healthcare system to offer families information about what it calls the most common form of deadly child abuse.
65 nurses have been trained to educate the 2,000-plus families with babies that come through the Center for Women and Infants at UofL Hospital each year.
The education program includes a video, a brochure and speaking with a nurse about the consequences of shaking a baby and tips for coping with persistent crying.
UofL says the program could be expanded for use in other birthing centers across the state.
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