Avoid mistakes in identifying shaken baby syndrome.

(From The Jakarta Post)

Byline: Dr. Donya

Dear Dr. Donya, A member of my family is allegedly involved in the death of a six-month old baby whose death was supposedly caused by head trauma with the possibility of shaken baby syndrome.

First question, if the autopsy report states cause of death is head trauma can this also be shaken baby syndrome?

Second question if head trauma is the cause of death and a severe hemorrhage is present, wouldn't there be severe exterior damage visible? Please help, as any information is greatly appreciated. --Reader

Dear Reader, Unless someone accurately describes what happened, shaken baby syndrome …