Evidence to support there having been repeated episodes of abuse in cases with SDHs of different ages
| Case | Evidence |
|---|---|
| NAI, non-accidental injury; OFC, occipitofrontal circumference. | |
| Case 1 | Multiple bruises, some noted few weeks before admission, torn frenulum, old rib fracture |
| Case 2 | Old rib fracture |
| Case 3 | Previous admission with subconjunctival haemorrhage and sudden onset squint, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 4 | Multiple bruises, cigarette burns, adult bite marks, NAI queried on previous admission, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 5 | Multiple bruises on scalp and chest, retinal haemorrhages, seen by GP 3 times in 2 weeks prior to admission |
| Case 6 | Presented with bruises two weeks previously, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 7 | Two week history of being unwell, shaking admitted, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 8 | Multiple bruises, cigarette burns, retinal haemorrhages, witnessed episodes of repeated abuse |
| Case 9 | Multiple bruises, retinal haemorrhages, increasing OFC noted on previous admission |
| Case 10 | Old fractures, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 11 | Bruising around chest, failure to thrive, retinal haemorrhages, father admitted shaking |
| Case 12 | Seen previously with episodes of apnoea and painful leg |
| Case 13 | Repeated admissions with vomiting and increasing OFC |
| Case 14 | Previous admission with rib fractures, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 15 | Old rib fractures |
| Case 16 | Multiple bruises, bruised frenulum, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 17 | Old rib fractures, retinal haemorrhages |
| Case 18 | Multiple bruises, concern regarding increasing OFC on previous admission |
| Case 19 | Two previous admissions with fits 1 week apart, scratches on face |
| Case 20 | Admitted previously with bruising, retinal haemorrhages |