The Cannon: An OhioHealth EMS Podcast
Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma
Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Kristin Crichton, MD (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
Andrew Kalnow, DO
Danni Schneider, DO

Quiz Portion

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* 1. An important step during assessment is to

Partner with the family.

Advise the family of abuse suspicions.

Identify who specifically abused the child.

Always ask the child if they were abused.

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* 2. EMS practitioners are mandated reporters and must report suspected non-accidental trauma to

Receiving ED staff

Law Enforcement in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred

Patient caregiver

ED Social Worker