Shaken baby syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome

Also known as: Non-accidental trauma

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse. It refers to brain injury that happens to the child. It occurs when someone shakes a baby or slams or throws a baby against an object. A child could be shaken by the arms, legs, chest or shoulders.

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