When Bruises Don't Add Up: Recognizing Sentinel Injuries in Infants | Grand Rounds Episode

When Bruises Don't Add Up: Recognizing Sentinel Injuries in Infants | Grand Rounds Episode

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Join Host Holly Wayment and Daniel Reyes Ruiz, M.D., in this grand rounds episode of Pediatrics Now on sentinel injuries and infant bruising, emphasizing the importance of early recognition, common clinician biases, and the PEN‑4‑FACES framework for identifying high‑risk bruise locations in non‑mobile infants.

It reviews case examples, common medical mimics (bleeding disorders, birthmarks, dermatologic conditions), recommended evaluation steps (imaging, skeletal survey, hematology workup), and when to consult child protection resources to ensure infant safety.