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Abuse: 

Abuse Aries Glenn B. Galao , BSN, RN

Signs Consistent with All Forms of Abuse: 

Signs Consistent with All Forms of Abuse

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Unlikely mechanism of injury Story does not match injury Details of injury change from person to person Multiple injuries in various stages of healing

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Injuries inconsistent with their explanation Use of several different health-care providers or facilities Unexcused delay in seeking medical attention

Signs of Child Abuse: 

Signs of Child Abuse

Physical Abuse: 

Physical Abuse History is inconsistent with child’s developmental stages Overly protective parent Interferes with assessment Unusual fear of parent or desire to please parent

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Burns or wire marks Scalding, cigarettes Fractures or dislocations in a childe less than 2 years old Withdrawn or aggressive behavior Malnutrition, insect infestation, disheveled appearance

Sexual Abuse: 

Sexual Abuse Bruised and/or bleeding genitalia or blood-stained underwear Painful urination or itching of genital area STD or pregnancy Unusual sex bahavior

Signs of elder abuse: 

Signs of elder abuse

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Malnourishment and unexplained dehydration Poor hygiene Body and clothing soiled with urine and feces Clothing inappropriate for season Signs of inappropriate use of restraints Wrist and ankle bruises

Signs of an abusive partner: 

Signs of an abusive partner

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Often, battered women will minimize their injuries or the seriousness of the situation Repeated visits to the ED with increasing severity of injuries Overprotective partner Refuses to leave patient alone with staff

Emergency management: 

Emergency management

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Assess and ensure safety for yourself and the victim Call security if alleged abuser is present Remove victim from abusive environment and treat as indicated Avoid any confrontation with the alleged abuser

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Discourage sexual assault victims from urinating, bathing, or changing clothes prior to going to the ED

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It is a health-care provider’s legal obligation to file a report with appropriate authorities or protective services when abuse is either witnessed or suspected.

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Thank You.