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Subdural Haemorrhages in Infants:Population Based Study BMJ 317:1558-1561,1538, Jayawant,S.,et al, 1998 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract Subdural hemorrhage is common in infancy and carries a poor prognosis; three-quarters of such infants die or have profound disability. Most cases are due to child abuse but in a few the cause is unknown. Some children with subdural hemorrhage do not undergo appropriate investigations. We believe the clinical investigation of such children should include a full multidisciplinary social assessment, an ophthalmic examination, a skeletal survey supplemented with a bone scan or a skeletal survey repeated in about 10 days, a coagulation screen, and computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Previous physical abuse in an infant is a significant risk factor for subdural hemorrhage and must be taken seriously by child protection agencies.

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