Re: SBS definition

["John Baeza" <jbaeza@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I would suggest reading the below article regarding the Matthew Eappen case:

 Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1999 Mar;20(1):17-21

Shaken baby syndrome and the death of Matthew Eappen:
a forensic pathologist's response.

Plunkett J Regina Medical Center, and Minnesota Regional Coroner's
Office, Hastings 55033, USA.

Subdural hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, and cerebral edema have been considered
diagnostic for a "shaken infant" since the syndrome was described almost 30 years
ago. However, the specificity of these findings has been disputed by defense
witnesses in recent U.S. criminal prosecutions. This review examines the
scientific basis for the shaken baby syndrome.


I would also be interested to know what others think about this article.

Det. John J. Baeza
Chair, Ethics Committee
Academy of Behavioral Profiling
 http://www.profiling.org/

RozPal@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I am working with Michigan's Children's Trust Fund to determine the incidence
> of  Shaken Baby Syndrome in our state.  What descriptions do
> researchers/clinicians use to define SBS?  This includes guidelines/criteria
> used to determine if a case is indeed SBS which could greatly aid our
> research.  I appreciate your attention and wish everyone a safe and happy
> holiday season.
>
> Vince Palusci MD
> DeVos Children's Hospital
> Michigan State University